Hybrid vehicles: theft of batteries is booming, take your precautions

With the passing time, trends are changing. This is also the case when it comes to crime, and more specifically flights. In this year 2025, while electric and hybrid vehicles are gradually democratizing, it is the expensive batteries of the latter which seem to be particularly attractive lusts. Organized networks seem to be raging in certain areas and several brands and models are targeted as a priority.

Who is most concerned with the battery flight of hybrid car?

Unsurprisingly, Île-de-France is specially affected by this type of flight, which usually breaks a rear window to reach the battery located under the rear seats. According to an article from Parisian Dating from the beginning of June, several owners of vehicles in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines or Maurepas were affected during the same period by such the lacin. The rest of France is not spared, starting with the North West.

If all hybrid vehicles are affected, some are more than others. The Toyota brand is the most targeted, including the Toyota C-HR, Prius or Yaris, due to the ease of access to their battery. Volvo or Stellantis cars (Peugeot 208, 2008, 3008) are also targeted. Beyond the inconvenience caused, this type of flight is very expensive in repairs to the victims.

How to protect yourself from thefts?

In an attempt to avoid these flights, several solutions exist, although none is 100%effective. The main one will not be surprised to park your vehicle in a properly secure garage. Otherwise, opt for the double locking option or an additional alarm, invest in anti -theft systems or use the MyToyota application can help at least discourage practice.