ChargePoint has had enough of vandalizing thieves who saw through EV charger cables to steal valuable copper — so now it’s making new “cut-resistant” cables and adding alarm systems in an attempt to mitigate the damage.

EV charging cables have been targeted by copper thieves in the past. A 2024 Associated Press report noted an increase in reported cable thefts that coincided with rising copper prices. Such thefts leave big repair bills for charging-station owners and fewer available chargers for EV drivers.

ChargePoint is tired of thieves cutting the cables at its EV charger stations, so it installed anti-theft cables and alarm systems to prevent vandalism

But the problem has become particularly acute for electric vehicle drivers in recent years, as many have come to roll up on public chargers for much-needed juice ... only to find the cables cut and gone,

Now, one of the leading developers of public charging infrastructure says it has designed a cable that is much harder to cut. ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer spoke to Ars Technica and explained how he decided to take action after chargers at the company’s own Silicon Valley headquarters were repeatedly cut.

ChargePoint has developed a new cut-resistant charging cable to help deter theft. The company has also introduced a new alarm system that notifies station owners in real time. The developments are expected to help reduce repair costs,

A New Type of Cable. ChargePoint had to find the middle ground while making cut-resistant cables that could still be flexible and maneuverable enough for customers to plug into ca

ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) has announced two new security solutions aimed at addressing vandalism and theft at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The company introduced a cut-resistant charging cable and ChargePoint Protect,

Looking to stop potential vandals before they act, the EV charging company introduced a new set of cut-resistant cables in conjunction with a new alarm system.