# Cable thefts at charging stations in France

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Engie Vianeo and Kempower, in 2 countries (France, Espagne), followed from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. 7 articles from 6 sources (regulation and tariffs, electric and batteries); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 15:00.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (France)
- Category: Regulation and tariffs, Electric and batteries
- Countries: France, Espagne
- Brands: Engie Vianeo, Kempower
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 20:30
- Updated: 6 November 2026 at 15:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/369-cable-thefts-at-charging-stations-in-france

## Reported figures

- 14 millions d'euros
- 18 millions d’euros
- millones de euros

## Sources by country and language

- France: 6 articles, 5 outlets
- Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: French (6), Spanish (1)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 2 November 2026 — [France: Surge in Cable Theft at Charging Stations](https://mecapress.com/events/2549-france-surge-in-cable-theft-at-charging-stations.md)

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.

6 sources, 6 articles · France, Espagne

### 6 November 2026 — [Une députée interpelle le gouvernement sur les vols de câbles de recharge](https://mecapress.com/events/5748-une-deputee-interpelle-le-gouvernement-sur-les-vols-de-cables-de-recharge.md)

Face à la multiplication des vols de câbles sur les bornes de recharge, une députée demande au gouvernement d'agir rapidement.

1 sources, 1 articles · France

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