Anti-theft cable protection: the V4 upgrade is here
Theft-proof cable protection: a new solution comes from England with Cable Guard’s V4 cables. Here are the features.
Theft-proof cable protection for charging: how it works
The Canterbury manufacturer estimates the cost of a stolen cable at 3,000 euros per theft. Over 450 charging stations were targeted in Italy in the first half of this year, up to April. The vast majority were high-power chargers, resulting in significant damage and stations being unusable for extended periods. According to the manufacturer, “the V4 cable sleeve effectively renders the electrical tools used in an attack useless by reducing their effectiveness. It changes the economics of a cable-based attack, turning what used to take seconds into a slow, costly, and highly noticeable process. The sleeve is completely retrofittable. It can be installed in 20 minutes and has been tested by major charger manufacturers including Nidec, Wallbox, and Kempower.”
The British manufacturer adds that it is “a new technology that not only protects cables from being stolen in high-risk areas but also acts as a deterrent for the future.” Andrea Casartelli, director of West Hub, Electrip, adds, “Cable theft is a problem that the entire industry in Italy must address, and the security of our charging stations is an undeniable priority. With CableGuard, we have protected our network across the country. And our partnership with Formula Space has allowed us to tackle this issue with a solution designed for the entire market. It is an investment that safeguards our customer experience and, more broadly, trust in electric mobility in Italy.” We will see if the increasingly aggressive thieves of copper from cables will surrender to this solution.
– Also read: “At one euro per liter, this is our charging cost”
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