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Xiaomi electric scooters (M365, Pro/Pro 2, Essential, 4 Ultra) don’t ship with a lock, and their frame and folding stem are narrower than a bicycle’s, so not every bike lock fits well. The eight locks below span Xiaomi’s own cable lock up to serious chain and folding locks, so you can match the lock to how long you’re actually leaving the scooter unattended.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xiaomi Electric Scooter Cable Lock | $15-$25 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | ABUS Granit X-Plus 540 | $100-$130 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Litelok X1 | $60-$90 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1410 | $200-$230 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 | $60-$80 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Hiplok D1000 | $100-$130 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | OTTOLOCK Cinch Lock | $60-$80 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | FoldyLock Forever | $80-$110 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Xiaomi Electric Scooter Cable Lock
Xiaomi’s own accessory, a woven-steel cable lock purpose-built to loop through the scooter’s frame and wheel, with a 5-digit combination.
- 1500N-rated woven steel cable
- 5-digit combination (100,000 codes)
- ~270g, coils for easy carry
- Fits Xiaomi M365/Pro/Pro 2/Essential mounting points
- Purpose-fit for Xiaomi scooters
- Lightweight enough to carry daily
- Combination reset tested to 5,000 cycles
- A cable lock alone is the easiest lock type to cut – fine as a deterrent, not for high-theft areas
- Best paired with a second lock for overnight parking
ABUS Granit X-Plus 540
A compact high-security mini U-lock from German lockmaker ABUS, small enough to loop through a scooter wheel and stem, tough enough to resist bolt cutters.
- Hardened boron-alloy shackle
- X-Plus cylinder resistant to picking
- Compact mini U-lock body
- Sold Secure Diamond-rated in most sizes
- One of the toughest small U-locks on the market
- Fits through a scooter’s frame and a fixed anchor
- Heavier and pricier than a cable lock
- Small shackle means finding a thin-enough anchor point
Litelok X1
A lightweight D-lock from UK brand Litelok, built as a budget-friendlier alternative to premium U-locks for bikes and scooters.
- Boron-carbide reinforced steel shackle
- Compact D-lock shape
- Sold Secure Gold rating
- Strong protection for a fraction of the price of flagship U-locks
- Compact enough for a scooter’s smaller frame
- Not as widely stocked in the US as Kryptonite or ABUS
Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1410
Kryptonite’s flagship chain lock – the standard recommendation when a scooter has to sit outside overnight in a high-theft city.
- 10mm hardened manganese steel chain links
- 100cm length
- Fabric sleeve to protect paint
- Among the toughest locks sold for personal transport
- Chain wraps around irregular scooter frames better than a rigid U-lock
- Heavy (over 4kg) for daily carry
- Overkill for casual short stops
Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7
A mid-size U-lock that Kryptonite markets as multi-functional for bikes, scooters, gates and equipment.
- Evolution series hardened steel shackle
- 7-inch shackle – roomier than the Mini-5
- Disc-style cylinder
- Kryptonite’s own listing calls out scooters as a supported use
- Good middle ground between a mini U-lock and a chain
- Bulkier to carry than a cable lock
Hiplok D1000
A wearable chain lock that clips around your waist like a belt, so you’re not stuck carrying a lock in a bag.
- 10mm hardened chain
- Hip-worn design with adjustable waist strap
- Sold Secure Diamond rating
- Rated as a top overall bike/scooter lock by independent testers
- Carries on your body instead of in a bag or basket
- Wearing a chain around your waist takes some getting used to
OTTOLOCK Cinch Lock
A flexible steel-band lock that’s far lighter than a chain and coils small enough to sling under a scooter’s deck.
- Stainless-steel band with composite core
- Coils into a compact loop
- Combination lock, no key
- Much lighter and more packable than any chain option here
- Fast to loop through a scooter frame and rack
- A band lock is easier to defeat than hardened chain or a U-lock – best for short stops, not overnight
FoldyLock Forever
A folding steel-bar lock from FoldyLock, explicitly rated as tough enough for mopeds and scooters, not just bicycles.
- 6 riveted steel bars folding into a compact case
- Mounting bracket included
- Sold Secure Gold
- One of the only folding locks rated for mopeds/scooters as well as bikes
- Folds flat and mounts to a bag or rack instead of hanging loose
- Folding joints are a weaker point than a solid shackle on the toughest U-locks
Buying tips
- A cable lock (including Xiaomi’s own) is a deterrent, not real security – treat it as a grab-and-go lock for short stops, and step up to a U-lock or chain for anything left outside for hours.
- Always lock through the frame or a fixed structural point, not just the wheel – Xiaomi’s folding mechanism means a wheel-only lock still lets someone walk off with the rest of the scooter.
- Check what the lock actually loops around before buying – Xiaomi’s stem is narrower than a bicycle frame, so oversized U-locks and thick chains can be awkward to fit.
- Register your scooter’s serial number and take photos – useful for insurance and police reports regardless of which lock you buy.
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