# France: Surge in Cable Theft at Charging Stations

> Theft of cables from charging stations is increasing on French highways, causing millions of euros in damage. Operators such as Engie Vianeo and Kempower are adopting cable models that cannot be cut.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: low) involving Engie Vianeo and Kempower, in France, first detected on 2 November 2026 at 20:30. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 20:30.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Low
- Countries: France
- Brands: Engie Vianeo, Kempower
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 20:30
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 20:30
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/2549-france-surge-in-cable-theft-at-charging-stations

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Les vols de câbles de recharge se multiplient, un opérateur opte pour un modèle impossible à couper](https://www.autoplus.fr/actualite/insolite/les-vols-de-cables-de-recharge-se-multiplient-un-operateur-optent-pour-un-modele-impossible-a-couper-1474436.html?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=unknown) — Auto Plus, 2 November 2026 at 20:30

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Cite as: Mecapress, “France: Surge in Cable Theft at Charging Stations”, https://mecapress.com/events/2549-france-surge-in-cable-theft-at-charging-stations
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