InstaVolt presents EV cable protection system
‘CableGuard’ can be installed on new and existing charging cables, says IntstaVolt. The company explains: “Each sheath is constructed from a tough, high-wearing and flexible material encased in an abrasion-resistant sleeve, offering physical durability and a powerful deterrent.”
Moreover, InstaVolt’s design offers forensic traceability. Within the sheath is a forensic liquid that ‘leaves a unique, traceable mark that glows under UV light and is linked to a specific location via a police-accessible database.’ In other words, even if the cable is tempered with or cut, the culprit can be traced. A patent for the EV cable protection system is still pending.
The cables themselves are also fitted with GPS and Geo-Tracking technology to detect when a cable is leaving the charging site. On top of that, the CPO has ‘AI-powered CCTV systems’ and ‘on-site patrols led by ex-military operatives trained and cleared to detain individuals where necessary.’
“Infrastructure protection is vital to our mission of delivering a reliable and accessible EV charging network,” said Delvin Lane, InstaVolt CEO. “Cable theft not only affects our operations but also inconveniences drivers. By implementing state-of-the-art solutions like CableGuard™, alongside intelligent surveillance systems, we’re proactively addressing the problem and reinforcing our commitment to driver safety and service uptime.”
InstaVolt is not the first CPO to increase security amid a growing number of cable thefts. For example, British company Evolt Charging introduced ‘Cable Alarm’ earlier this year that detects when a cable is being cut. The company said that cable theft is increasingly becoming a problem – and an expensive one. While Evolt estimated the price per stolen cable to “likely to be less than £4,” replacing it can cost CPOs “up to £1,000.”
Chargepoint and Tesla also introduced cut-resistant cables to combat vandalism, just to name a few.
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