Charged electric vehicles | InstaVolt launches GPS tracking system to combat electric vehicle charging cable theft

Cable theft from electric vehicle chargers is a frustrating trend for the electric vehicle charging industry. Getting a damaged electric vehicle charger back into service isn't as easy as replacing a broken window or stolen street sign. In many cases, chargers need to be re-certified and commissioned, a time-consuming and costly process.

To combat criminal cable cutters, UK-based charging provider InstaVolt, in collaboration with Trackit247, has launched a system based on live GPS tracking technology to detect, track and recover stolen charging cables. The system is now active across InstaVolt's UK charging site network, providing real-time visibility every three seconds.

Each tracking device is geographically limited to the location of its charger. As soon as a cable leaves its designated area, an alarm is triggered in the company's control center. The technology is capable of tracking stolen cables in transit. So if a thief tries to remove a cable in a vehicle, InstaVolt should be able to direct police to the location in real time.

“Cable theft is a growing challenge for our industry, threatening electric vehicle driver confidence and undermining investment in charging infrastructure,” said InstaVolt CEO Delvin Lane. “With the introduction of GPS technology, we are setting new standards for how the industry can deter criminals, protect infrastructure and support law enforcement.”

Source: Instolt