ELECTRIC VEHICLE charging points at the Select Car Leasing Stadium have been reinstated following recent thefts.
InstaVolt has restored its ultra-rapid charging site at SCL Stadium in Reading to full operation and installed advanced security measures following a cable theft at the site.
The site has been prioritised as part of a wider security rollout, with the company including new upgrades such as CableGuard™ protective sleeves to prevent future disruption.
Also, 24/7 monitored CCTV, as well as live GPS tracking on cables, have also been introduced to the InstaVolt network in partnership with Trackit247.
This technology enables real-time monitoring of any suspicious activity, while CableGuard™ adds a physical barrier and deploys forensic marking if tampered with.
The live GPS devices mean that if cables are moved from their designated area, instant alerts are triggered to a security control centre.
The company says that cable theft has become an increasing issue for charging networks, despite stolen cables having little scrap value, causing disruption to EV drivers and costly downtime for operators.
Delvin Lane, InstaVolt CEO, said: “We know how frustrating it is for local drivers when chargers are out of action and we’ve made the stadium a priority.
“The site is back up and running with significantly enhanced protection.
“We’re sending a clear message that we’re taking this seriously and investing in solutions to keep our network reliable for the community.”
More information about InstaVolt is available via: instavolt.co.uk
