Which Hiplok lock is best for an e-bike? Ratings compared

You've narrowed it down to Hiplok, and now there are a dozen model names that look almost the same: D1000, DX1000, DXL1000, DX, DX+, E-DX, DXXL. The difference that matters most for an e-bike isn't the letters. It's which Sold Secure scale a lock is graded on.

The rating detail most lock pages skip

Sold Secure, the UK testing body, grades bike locks on two separate scales:

• Pedal Cycle (formerly "Bicycle"): four grades, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond.
• Powered Cycle (formerly "Motorcycle"): two grades, Gold and Diamond. Sold Secure's own guide says this scale covers motorcycles, scooters and e-bikes.

Two lines from Sold Secure's guides are worth knowing. First, Pedal Cycle Diamond is equivalent to Powered Cycle Gold. Second, on its pedal cycle page Sold Secure says: "Own a E-bike, moped or scooter? - we recommend using a powered cycle rated lock." Powered Cycle Diamond testing includes angle grinders and power tools, according to Sold Secure.

So a lock that's "Diamond" on the pedal scale but carries no powered grade isn't the strongest choice for an e-bike by Sold Secure's own standard. When you shop, look up the exact model on Sold Secure's site and read both lines.

Hiplok's e-bike-relevant locks at a glance

Lock	Type	Sold Secure grade (from Sold Secure)	Size and weight (source)
D1000	Anti-angle-grinder D-lock	Powered Diamond, Pedal Diamond	92 x 155 mm locking area (Hiplok); weight not published on the pages we read
DX1000	Larger anti-angle-grinder D-lock	Powered Diamond	205 x 112 mm inside, 2.6 kg (Sold Secure listing)
DXL1000	Largest anti-angle-grinder D-lock	Powered Diamond, Pedal Diamond	112 x 270 mm locking area (Hiplok)
DX	Wearable D-lock	Powered Gold, Pedal Diamond	15 x 8.5 cm, 1105 g (Sold Secure listing)
E-DX	DX plus 10 mm loop chain plus Z LOK tie	Chain: Pedal Gold	Chain 110 cm (Hiplok) or 1 m (Sold Secure)
XL chain (in the DXXL set)	14 mm loop chain	Powered Gold, Pedal Diamond	100 cm (Sold Secure listing)
GOLD	Wearable chain	Pedal Gold	85 cm, 2.2 kg (Sold Secure listing)
LITE	Wearable chain	Pedal Bronze	75 cm, 1 kg (Sold Secure listing)
ANKR	Ground or wall anchor	Powered Gold, Pedal Diamond	Weight not published on its listing

One note on the DX1000: its Sold Secure page text says it's approved to pedal and powered Diamond, but the grading box on the same page, and the e-bike category list, show only Powered Cycle Diamond. We've gone with the grading box.

Our picks, by where you park

Outside all day in a city: Hiplok D1000

• Why: Hiplok calls it the world's first portable anti-angle-grinder bike lock. The shackle uses a composite material that Hiplok says wears down grinder discs. Sold Secure grades it Diamond on both the powered and pedal scales, and Hiplok lists an ART 4 Star rating (ART is a separate rating scheme; we didn't check its database).
• Key spec: 92 x 155 mm (about 3.6 x 6.1 in) locking area, anti-rotation double locking tabs, rubberized shackle, three coded replaceable keys (Hiplok).
• Check: That locking area is compact. Measure your seat tube or down tube plus the post you'll lock to before you buy. Hiplok's lifetime warranty needs registration within 30 days of purchase.
• Source: Sold Secure listing, Hiplok page.

Fat frame, cargo bike or awkward racks: Hiplok DXL1000

• Why: Hiplok describes it as its largest anti-angle-grinder lock, with the same grinder resistance as the D1000 and more reach for posts and anchors. Sold Secure lists it Diamond on both scales.
• Key spec: 112 x 270 mm (about 4.4 x 10.6 in) locking area (Hiplok).
• Check: Hiplok's page didn't show a weight we could read. The smaller DX1000 is 2.6 kg (about 5.7 lb) per Sold Secure, so expect the DXL1000 to weigh at least that much. Hiplok's BR1000 bracket fits the D1000, DX1000 and DXL1000.
• Source: Hiplok page, Sold Secure e-bike D-lock list.

Quick café or grocery stop: Hiplok DX

• Why: At 1105 g (about 2.4 lb) per Sold Secure, it's light enough to carry every day, and Hiplok's Clip + Ride design hooks it onto a belt or bag strap. Sold Secure lists it Powered Cycle Gold and Pedal Cycle Diamond.
• Key spec: 14 mm hardened steel shackle, double dead-locking, anti-rotation, 15 x 8.5 cm locking area (Sold Secure listing).
• Check: It isn't a grinder-resistant lock. The DX+ adds a cable, and Sold Secure notes that the cable isn't part of the approval. Use it where you can see the bike, not for an all-day park.
• Source: Sold Secure listing.

Two locks in one box: Hiplok E-DX

• Why: Hiplok built this set with e-bikes and cargo bikes in mind: the DX, an X CHAIN loop-end chain, and a Z LOK security tie. The chain can run through the rear wheel while the DX holds the frame.
• Key spec: Hiplok lists a 10 mm hardened steel chain with a 110 cm (about 43 in) locking length. Sold Secure's listing for the EDX chain shows Pedal Cycle Gold and a 1 m locking length. Z LOK is a steel-core tie with a 40 cm locking length (Hiplok).
• Check: The chain has no powered cycle grade on its listing, and Hiplok says the lifetime warranty covers the DX and X CHAIN only. If you want a chain with a powered grade, the XL chain in Hiplok's DXXL set is Powered Gold and Pedal Diamond, but Hiplok doesn't publish its weight.
• Sources: Hiplok page, Sold Secure EDX listing.

Garage, shed or apartment: Hiplok ANKR

• Why: A fixed point to lock to at home, so a chain or D-lock has something solid to grab. Sold Secure lists the ANKR as Pedal Cycle Diamond, Powered Cycle Gold, and Gold as a ground anchor. Its multi-hole design lets you move it later.
• Key spec: Works with Hiplok chains and D-locks (Sold Secure listing).
• Check: Hiplok's A1000 anchor uses 1000 Series material and Hiplok lists it as Sold Secure Powered Cycle Diamond. We couldn't find an A1000 page on Sold Secure's site to confirm that, so we've left it as a note, not a pick.
• Source: Sold Secure listing.

The wearable chains: GOLD and LITE

Hiplok's wearable chains buckle around your waist without locking to your body. The GOLD is Sold Secure Pedal Gold, 85 cm long and 2.2 kg (about 4.9 lb). That's fine as a second lock but sits below the D1000 and DX on Sold Secure's scale. The LITE is Pedal Bronze, so we'd skip it for an e-bike left anywhere you can't see it.

For locks from ABUS and Kryptonite alongside Hiplok, see our best e-bike locks roundup.

FAQ

Which Hiplok lock is better for e-bikes? On Sold Secure's ratings, the D1000 and DXL1000, which are graded Powered Cycle Diamond, the scale Sold Secure recommends for e-bikes. The DX1000 is also Powered Diamond. The DX is the lighter option at Powered Gold.

Is the Hiplok D1000 angle grinder proof? Hiplok says it resists angle grinder attacks and wears down cutting discs, not that it can't be cut. No lock is theft-proof. A rating tells you how long a lock held up against specific tools in a lab.

Is the Hiplok DX good enough for an e-bike? Sold Secure rates it Powered Cycle Gold, which it treats as equal to Pedal Cycle Diamond. That's a solid grade for short stops. For long stays outside, a Powered Diamond lock is the stronger choice.

What's the difference between the D1000, DX1000 and DXL1000? Mainly size. Hiplok lists locking areas of 92 x 155 mm, 112 x 205 mm and 112 x 270 mm. All three use Hiplok's anti-angle-grinder material.

Written from Sold Secure's listings and Hiplok's own pages, checked November 2026. Ratings can change, so confirm the exact model on Sold Secure's site before you buy.