Don’t Leave the Charging Cable Visible
Whenever you are parked in a public location, avoid leaving your charging cable on the outside.
Bring the cable inside upon completion of charging, if this is an option.
Otherwise, store it in the trunk or perhaps another place in the vehicle where it can be hidden from sight.
This prevents possibly drawing unneeded attention to potential thieves.
Use a Tethered EV Charger
If you usually charge your EV in one place, then you might want to consider a tethered EV charger.
A tethered EV charger is one that has an inbuilt cable that is always attached to the charging station.
Because the cable is permanent and cannot be detached, as such, it can't get stolen easily.
Since the risk of theft is low in your home, tethered chargers work very well, and also places that have less footfall.
Charge in a Safe Place:
Whenever possible, charge your electric vehicle inside a locked garage, as it offers the most protection.
If a garage isn’t available, try to park in a well-lit area that’s visible to others, or choose a spot that's out of sight from the street.
This reduces the chances of someone noticing and stealing your charging cable.
Install Security Cameras:
Consider setting up a dashcam with a motion sensor or installing CCTV cameras around your charging area.
These devices can act as a deterrent to potential thieves since they’re less likely to steal if they know they’re being watched.
Additionally, having security footage can help provide evidence if your charging cable does get stolen.