Core Insights - The electric vehicle charging sector in Germany is facing a severe issue with cable theft, significantly disrupting the normal operation of charging networks [1][4] - Daily, around 70 charging stations are rendered inoperative due to malicious cable cutting and theft, with predictions indicating that 2025 will be the peak year for such incidents [1][4] Industry Impact - The frequent thefts are straining repair personnel and cable suppliers, making it difficult to keep up with the pace of damage [1] - Each stolen cable, containing copper valued at approximately €40 (around 332.8 RMB), results in high repair costs for charging operators, with stations taking about two weeks to restore normal operations after theft [4] Company Responses - Companies like EnBW are enhancing video surveillance at charging stations to deter theft and improve monitoring capabilities [5] - Alpitronic is updating software to enable quick identification of cable theft incidents, allowing for timely follow-up actions [5] - Current measures are more reactive rather than preventive, highlighting the need for improved mechanisms to fundamentally address the theft issue [5]
德国电动汽车充电电缆盗窃问题猖獗 单日70座充电站因盗瘫痪
Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-09-04 04:39