InstaVolt introduces GPS tracking for charging cables

Stolen charging cables at fast-charging stations are becoming an increasing nuisance—not only in Germany but also in the UK. To counter this, fast-charging provider InstaVolt has announced a partnership with Trackit247 and is introducing live GPS tracking for its charging cables.  

As cable theft is labeled fast-growing crime affecting the UK’s EV infrastructure, causing significant downtime, lost investment and disruption to drivers, InstaVolt aims to roll out what it calls the industry’s first live GPS tracking system for charging cables.   The new system will see GPS trackers installed within charging cables across the InstaVolt network, allowing stolen cables to be tracked in real time. 

InstaVolt currently operates over 2,000 charging points in the UK, and plans to expand to 11,000 by 2030. According to the company, the installed devices send location updates every three seconds. Each cable is geofenced, meaning that any movement outside the designated zone triggers an instant alert to InstaVolt’s 24/7 security control centre.   While InstaVolt provides these technical details, it does not share deeper specifications about the trackers themselves, likely as a deterrent against tampering.