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I'd be more surprised if they didn't. While they are more PITA to steal than cat just because of weight, they are also worth significantly more. > (I've always

by ilyt 3y ago

I'd be more surprised if they didn't. While they are more PITA to steal than cat just because of weight, they are also worth significantly more. > (I've always thought that EV battery packs should be standardised, with several easy-ish to replace/upgrade modules per car. But if they make up half the value of the vehicle or so, they also need to be very theft-resistant...) If you're there to steal few hundred kg battery pack you probably have angle grinder with you. Nothing says "no" to angle grinder.

lm28469 3y ago
> Nothing says "no" to angle grinder. I'm pretty sure cutting the wrong part of a car battery would be a big "no", and maybe the last "no" of your life
- ilyt 3y ago
  The angle grinder doesn't care. The angle grinder grinds. It's the human that's weak here.
toxik 3y ago
Just do what Apple does and add a BMS that’s coded to the ECU or so. Can be worked around of course but definitely makes it harder.
- ilyt 3y ago
  I'd absolutely buy a cheap battery pack that I'd only need to add BMS to.
  - toxik 3y ago
    You are also on Hacker News, most people wouldn’t be. Also do you really want to buy stolen stuff? I wouldn’t. Seems dishonorable.