EV Charging Faces New Challenges – How Can Businesses Respond?

In recent months, Europe has seen a sharp rise in EV charging cable thefts, with Germany reporting as many as 70 public charging points stripped every single day. Thieves are targeting the copper inside charging cables, leaving entire stations offline for weeks and forcing operators to spend heavily on repairs.

For EV drivers, this trend poses significant inconvenience, often resulting in longer waiting times and disrupted travel plans. For fleet operators, it creates a bigger challenge: the risk of operational downtime when charging infrastructure is unexpectedly unavailable.

Why Is This Happening?

Copper prices remain high, and charging cables have become an easy target for criminal groups. Despite the installation of CCTV cameras and alarm systems, thieves can dismantle charging cables within minutes. The growing wave of thefts highlights a weak point in today’s EV charging infrastructure: its reliance on exposed, fixed public equipment.

How Can Businesses and Fleets Respond?

While authorities and operators search for stronger security measures, many businesses are turning toward flexible charging alternatives that reduce dependency on vulnerable public chargers. Mobile and private charging solutions can help ensure that vehicles remain operational even if local infrastructure is out of service.

Recommended Solutions from FES Charging

To address these challenges, FES Charging provides a range of products that offer security, mobility, and reliability:

• 46–60kW Mobile Power Stations – Portable, battery-buffered stations that can be deployed at fleet depots, construction sites, or events, providing fast charging without relying on public infrastructure.
• 3.5–7kW Portable Chargers – Compact and easy to carry, offering emergency charging for individual vehicles or small fleets.
• 7–22kW Wall-Mounted Chargers – Ideal for businesses and residential sites looking to secure their own charging infrastructure.
• 120–160kW DC Fast Chargers – High-power options for fleets that need reliable and rapid charging at private depots.

Looking Forward

As EV adoption accelerates, the issue of charger security will remain a pressing concern. By investing in private and mobile charging solutions, businesses and fleet operators can protect their operations from external risks while ensuring consistent access to power.

At FES Charging, we are committed to delivering charging solutions that are not only powerful and efficient but also adaptable to the realities of today’s market challenges.

👉 Learn more about how our products can safeguard your EV charging strategy at www.fescharging.com