EV fast-charger cables cut and stolen from Metro Vancouver rec complex
A Metro Vancouver police agency is looking for potential assistance from the public in connection with an incident regarding an EV fast-charger station that took place at a rec complex.
The Port Moody Police Department said that multiple fast-chargers were damaged early Tuesday morning at the Port Moody Recreation Complex on Ioco Road.
On July 28, at around 1 a.m., officers were called to the complex by security. Security had reported that numerous EV charger cables had been cut after sensors alerted them to the damage.
“Officers attended the scene and noted 6 of the cables had been cut and subsequently stolen, rendering the fast-chargers inoperable,” Port Moody Police said in a release.
“We are in the evidence-gathering phase of this investigation, which includes canvassing for possible CCTV footage,” said Port Moody Police Constable Sam Zacharias in a statement, adding that “the chargers are currently out of commission as BC Hydro works to repair them.”
Port Moody Police is looking for any potential witnesses or other members of the public who might have information relating to the incident.
Daily Hive has also reached out to BC Hydro for more information and to ask if this kind of thing happens often with EV fast-charger stations in Metro Vancouver.
BC Hydro response
BC Hydro told Daily Hive that this is part of an “industry-wide challenge affecting EV infrastructure across North America.”
“We have seen a significant increase in cable thefts in recent months. Since October 2025, there have been 44 cable theft incidents at 22 BC Hydro fast-charging sites across the province,” a BC Hydro spokesperson added.
BC Hydro said that while the copper inside the cables has relatively low resale value, thefts create costly damage and disrupt service for customers who rely on the chargers.
“We are actively taking steps to deter future incidents, including enhancing security measures at charging sites through additional cameras, enhanced lighting, protective cable coverings and, at some locations, on-site security personnel,” BC Hydro said, adding that cable replacements can be completed within 24 hours.
The affected Port Moody chargers are expected to be back in service today.