Electric Vehicle Charging Cable Thefts

What is the main reason thieves are targeting EV charging stations?

• To use the charging stations for free

• To vandalize the stations

• To sell the copper wiring inside the cables

• To steal the electric vehicles

What is the estimated amount of money criminals can get per cable at a scrap yard?

• $5 to $10

• $15 to $20

• $25 to $30

• $35 to $40

Which city has reported a significant increase in cable thefts from charging stations?

• New York

• Seattle

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

What is the cost to replace a single cable at a city-owned charging station in Minneapolis?

• $1,500

• $1,000

• $500

• $750

Which company operates the nation’s largest fast-charging network?

• Electrify America

• Tesla

• EVgo

• Flo

What percentage of U.S. adults believe EVs take too long to charge or don’t know of any charging stations nearby?

• 5 in 10

• 3 in 10

• 2 in 10

• 4 in 10

Which automaker has pledged to sell only EV passenger cars by the end of 2035?

• Stellantis

• Ford

• General Motors

• Tesla

What is one of the measures Electrify America is taking to combat cable thefts?

• Hiring security guards

• Installing more security cameras

• Reducing the number of charging stations

• Increasing the price of charging