Thieves are stealing charger cables
Posted: 20 Feb 2022, 18:07
Owners of electric cars are falling victim to a new crime wave sweeping the UK - thieves are stealing charger cables:
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Owners of electric cars are falling victim to a new crime wave sweeping the UK. Thieves are stealing the cable required to recharge the cars, then either selling the copper it contains as scrap – or simply selling the cable on the second hand market for up to £200. Experts predict these thefts could soon dwarf the £10million-a-year cost of replacing more than 10,000 stolen catalytic converters. The sale of electric cars rocketed by 76 per cent last year and there are now more than 400,000 electric vehicles and 750,000 plug-in hybrids on the UK's roads. By 2030, almost all new cars sold will be electric or hybrid, as new petrol or diesel-only engines are banned. Charging cables are required to power all electric cars. They can be connected via a plug socket on the car's side to one of 42,000 external charge points countrywide. These are found at many petrol stations, dedicated charging sites, or on residential streets. Owners usually store the cables in the car boot.
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