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Calls for taskforce to tackle EV chargepoint cable thefts

Allego UK research shows vandalism of charging points is a growing issue

Mark Moran
20 October 2025
An Allego chargepoint being attacked by cable thieves

 

As the electric vehicle charging network expands, so too does the opportunity for criminal activity.?Vandalism of EV charging facilities is a growing issue in the UK.

Damage caused by crime can leave chargers out of service, frustrating drivers and eroding confidence in the network. 

Freedom of Information (FOI) research by chargepoint operator Allego UK collected data from police forces nationwide and revealed over 200 cases of theft and vandalism against EV chargers across the...

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