# France: surge in cable thefts at charging stations

> In 2026, cable thefts at charging stations are multiplying on French motorways, causing millions of euros in damage. Operators such as Engie Vianeo and Kempower are adopting cable models that cannot be cut. On November 6, a member of parliament called on the government to act quickly in response to this situation. On November 7, the damage was estimated at 18 million euros for 850 fast-charging sites affected in France in 2026.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Engie Vianeo and Kempower, in 2 countries (France, Espagne), followed from 2 November 2026 to 7 November 2026. 8 articles from 6 sources (electric and batteries, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 10:00.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (France)
- Category: Electric and batteries, Regulation and tariffs
- Countries: France, Espagne
- Brands: Engie Vianeo, Kempower
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 20:30
- Updated: 7 November 2026 at 10:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/369-france-surge-in-cable-thefts-at-charging-stations

## Reported figures

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

## Sources by country and language

- France: 7 articles, 5 outlets
- Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: French (7), Spanish (1)

## Timeline (3 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

### 7 November 2026 — [Vols de câbles de recharge : 18 millions d'euros de préjudice en France en 2026](https://mecapress.com/events/6147-vols-de-cables-de-recharge-18-millions-d-euros-de-prejudice-en-france-en-2026.md)

En 2026, 850 sites de recharge rapide ont été touchés par des vols de câbles en France, pour un préjudice estimé à 18 millions d'euros pour les opérateurs.

1 sources, 1 articles · France

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