How do I stop electricity theft from my home charging point?
I've ordered a Volkswagen ID.3 as my next company car and I'm planning to install a home charging point on my driveway. However, I'm a bit concerned about the possibility of opportunist electricity theft when I'm away from home. Can you advise how I could secure my socket from unapproved use?
Asked on 28 March 2021 by EV Newbie
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Electricity theft isn't a common issue – it'd take quite a brazen EV driver to park on your driveway and use your charger without permission. That said, some providers do offer an optional lock. Pod Point, for example, can supply a lock (with two keys) for £39 when ordered with its home charge points.
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