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What could I use to secure/lock my Toyota Prius Prime charger at work

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Joe Wall, May 16, 2024.

  1. Joe Wall

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    I'm considering taking my vehicle to work and charging it. My landlord is doing work and I cannot access the garage. Anything I can buy to lock up the charger and prevent it from being stolen? I need a lock or something similar.
     
    #1 Joe Wall, May 16, 2024
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    If you have a Gen 4 Prime, you can set the options so that it locks in place and will only unlock when you stand next to the charging port with the key fob near the car.
     
    #2 dbstoo, May 17, 2024
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    How? Is there a video on this?
     
    #3 Joe Wall, May 17, 2024
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    From page 117 of owners manual:
     

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    Not all Gen4 Prime has the lock, mine doesn't.
     
    #5 sylvaing, May 17, 2024
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    I used something like this with my 20 Prime LE and my Volt which had no lock. I paid less and got two, Defiant brand. It will at least thwart the normal cord thief who isn’t expecting this.
    Another thing is get a cheaper evse, plus the handle padlock. I got one like this but the smaller version, supplied by Chrysler. Works perfectly fine. I decided to stick to name brand, and it was $100.
    eBay example, auction 315316987830

    Master Lock TSA Approved Combination Luggage Lock, Resettable, Black 4680DBLKHC - The Home Depot
     
    #6 Mr.Vanvandenburg, May 23, 2024
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