In the past year, at least 141 charging stations for electric cars have been the target of cable theft. This was reported to Ritzau by E-ON, OK and Clever, all of whom are providers of charging stations.
The theft consists of the perpetrators cutting the cables on the charging stations, after which the thieves take the cables with them. Although it is unknown where the cables end up, the leading theory among the companies is that they are sold for the copper found in the cables.
- It is of course a boring experience for our customers, and we are really, really tired of it, says Peter Tønnesen, service and operations manager at OK.
The number of cables stolen is at least 141, as it has not been possible to get a complete overview of cable thefts throughout the country. The cable thefts have primarily taken place in South, East and South Jutland, the majority in remote areas, according to E-ON, OK and Clever. It is not a big gain that the cable thieves can look forward to, explains Peter Tønnesen.
- We are talking as low as 200 kroner for a cable, while it costs us between 15,000 and 20,000 kroner to replace.
The theft of cables from charging stations may lead to providers having to close down stations in certain areas.
- If the thefts continue, it may be that we potentially choose not to install the chargers in certain areas again, because it simply cannot be economically justified, says Morten Hersoug.
They have made similar considerations at OK, says Peter Tønnesen.
- That is not where we are now, but it is a conversation we are having because it may prove to be necessary in the end.
And in the end, there are no winners in the theft of cables from charging stations, says Morten Hersoug.
- Basically, you can say that it is bad business for those who do it. But it is also bad business for society, because suddenly there are some people who cannot charge where they expect to be able to.
In January 2025, Denmark reached 30,000 charging stations around the country.
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