Cable theft from EV chargers is a frustrating trend for the EV charging industry. Bringing a damaged EV charger back into service isn’t as simple as replacing a broken window or a stolen street sign. In many cases, the chargers must be recertified and recommissioned, a time-consuming and money-losing process.

To combat the criminal cable-cutters, UK-based charging provider InstaVolt has introduced a system based on live GPS tracking technology to detect, trace and recover stolen charging cables, in partnership with Trackit247. The system is now live across InstaVolt’s UK network of charging sites, delivering real-time visibility every three seconds.

Each tracking device is geo-fenced to its charger location, so the moment a cable is moved outside its designated area, an alert is triggered in the company’s control center. The technology is able to follow stolen cables in transit, so if a thief attempts to remove a cable in a vehicle, InstaVolt should be able to guide police to its location in real time.

“Cable theft is a growing challenge for our industry, threatening the confidence of EV drivers and undermining investment in charging infrastructure,” said InstaVolt CEO of Delvin Lane. “By adopting GPS technology, we’re setting a new benchmark for how the industry can deter offenders, safeguard infrastructure and support law enforcement.”

Source: InstaVolt