Theft shock: Eight charging cables on e-charging stations in Bad Salzdetfurth disappeared!

Theft shock: Eight charging cables on e-charging stations in Bad Salzdetfurth disappeared!

In the night of Wednesday, the theft of charging cables occurred in Bad Salzdetfurth, which makes the local e-mobility community list. Unknown perpetrators performed a total of eight charging cables from four e-charging stations at two different Rewe parking spaces between 2.45 a.m. and 3.20 a.m. The police assume that the Langfinger wanted to steal the cables because of the copper contained to sell them profitably. There are no specific damage amounts yet, but the repair costs can be exorbitant according to other regions - up to 7,000 euros per case is not unusual.

The police are now looking for witnesses, especially a cyclist who may have observed something. Other people who have perceived something striking at the time of the crime are also asked to report. If you have current information, you can contact the Bad Salzdetfurth police on 05063-9010.

rising theft numbers

The incidents in Bad Salzdetfurth are not an isolated case. In Leipzig and the surrounding area, over 40 charging cable thefts were registered in spring and summer 2024, and the problems affect numerous providers such as Tesla or EWE Go. Over 40 acts occurred on quick charging stations, where cables were often stolen by cutting off. The estimated sales price of a cable is around 50 euros, which makes the thefts lucrative for criminals. Electric car drivers are increasingly unsettled because the repair of the charging stations often takes several weeks, which not only leads to frustration, but also to loss of sales for the operators.

as reported [Auto-Motor-and-Sport], innovative measures are required. Providers are increasingly relying on safety precautions such as trackers and cameras to catch them. A provider in Leipzig already integrated trackers into the charging cable, which ultimately led to the arrest of suspects. In addition, EnBW is equipping affected locations with additional lighting and video surveillance. These efforts are urgently needed, because the theft problem extends far beyond the city limits and also includes other federal states.

international trends and reactions

The theft series is not just a German phenomenon. Laditors are also confronted internationally with an increase in thefts. In the USA, for example, Electrify America reported 93 stolen charging cables last year. These global trends make it clear how important it is to develop effective monitoring and security solutions. Providers in Great Britain work on alarm systems that immediately raise the alarm in manipulations, while in Germany providers like EWE Go try to increase security standards in close cooperation with the police.

The need to better protect charging cables and e-charging stations remains crucial in order not to endanger e-mobility. The rising theft numbers are an alarm signal that must be improved here at many corners. The electric vehicle boom can only be maintained by careful planning and high-quality safety measures and at the same time the safety of the charging infrastructure is guaranteed.

The current incidents in Bad Salzdetfurth impressively show that there is still a lot to do to offer our society a safe and sustainable e-mobility that gains the trust of users.