Rising Theft of EV Charging Cables Undermines Electric Vehicle Adoption

Increasing copper thefts at charging stations disrupt services and deter potential EV buyers.

Thieves target EV charging stations for copper-laden cables, causing widespread disruptions.
High copper prices drive the surge in cable thefts, affecting stations nationwide.
Major automakers' EV adoption goals are challenged by the reliability issues from thefts.
Charging companies and law enforcement are enhancing security measures to combat theft.
The cost of replacing stolen cables far exceeds the thieves' financial gains.