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ChargePoint, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has introduced two new measures to tackle charger vandalism and theft. The company unveiled a cut-resistant charging cable and ChargePoint® Protect, an innovative alarm system designed to enhance the security of EV charging stations. These solutions aim to reduce repair costs for station owners while ensuring EV drivers can rely on fully functional charging stations.
Key Highlights
- Cut-Resistant Charging Cable
- Designed with innovative materials to deter theft and vandalism.
- Flexible and easy to use while significantly reducing tampering risks.
- Available for ChargePoint’s commercial and fleet stations by mid-2025.
- Licensing opportunities for other charging station manufacturers to adopt the technology.
- ChargePoint Protect Alarm System
- Integrates chargers’ speakers, screens, and lights into an advanced alarm system.
- Detects cable tampering in real time and activates alarms to deter vandals.
- Enables station owners to receive SMS or email alerts for quicker response times.
- Available immediately on select models via a free cloud-based software update.
ChargePoint’s CEO, Rick Wilmer, emphasized the company’s proactive approach, stating:
“We do not view ourselves as victims of vandalism, but rather responsible for solving it, not only for our customers but for the industry.”
These innovations address the critical issues of vandalism and theft, enhancing the dependability of EV chargers. By licensing the cut-resistant cable technology to other manufacturers, ChargePoint is leading an industry-wide initiative to improve charging reliability, fostering broader EV adoption.
For additional details or licensing inquiries, visit www.chargepoint.com or contact [email protected].
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