This episode explores the concerning rise in EV charging cable theft in certain parts of the United States. Where is it happening, what's involved, and are there steps that organizations can take to stamp it out?

These are some of the questions we cover, along with returning guest Chase Drum of the Grid Connections podcast, who lives and travels in one of the primary areas affected by this criminal activity.

Chapters:
0:00 - Start
2:04 - In the News: 2025 IONIQ 5 Updates
5:28 - Transition to J3400/NACS Ports
16:19 - Viewer Intros & Comments
21:39 - Chevy Bolt as Adventure Vehicle?
23:00 - Spotlight: Seattle
26:00 - Cable Theft: Local Issue or Epidemic?
36:20 - Distinguishing Between Theft & Vandalism
43:03 - CPO Strategies to Address Theft
49:50 - EV Charging as a Community Resource
51:00 - Potential Remedies to Cable Cutting
59:28 - Viewer Comments
1:11:22 - Shifting Gears, Do Spouses Support Our EV Obsession?
1:21:04 - Closing Thoughts + Grid Connections Hits 50!

Find the latest episodes from each of tonight's co-hosts below:
Chase/Grid Connections # 50 -    • Ep. 50: Training the Next Generation ...  
Eric/News Coulomb NorCal EVC Update -    • North State California EV Charging Up...  
Walter/tNAC Adapter Test -    • Comprehensive Test of the EVDANCE Min...  

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