Kempower leads OEMs by approving Formula Space’s first-of-its-kind forensic anti-theft solution for EV charging cables

• Kempower has become the first EV charging manufacturer to approve third-party Formula Space’s anti-theft product for cables after rigorous testing
• The solution is the first on the market to use DNA traceability as an added deterrent to thieves
• Kempower has confirmed through rigorous testing that the solution is compatible with Kempower Satellites, Kempower Station Chargers, and Kempower Movable Chargers with the cable types CCSS2, up to 300A and 5-meter length, and CHAdeMO, up to 5-meter length

LAHTI, FINLAND – 7 AUGUST 2025 – The Finnish DC fast-charging company Kempower has become the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for EV charging to approve a first-of-its-kind anti-theft solution developed by charging consultancy Formula Space. CableGuard™ has been developed by Formula Space to tackle a rise in EV charging cable theft, which doubled in number last year compared to 2023.

Charging cables have become a recent target for organized theft due to their copper content, which has a considerable resale value as scrap metal. With repairs and replacements proving costly for charging operators and OEMs, CableGuard™ was born out of the industry’s need for an effective solution to the ongoing issue.

There are more than 8000 charging stations globally with Kempower’s fast charging infrastructure, so the company took the lead in vigorously testing the CableGuard™ solution with a view to rolling it out to customers in order to protect their stock. 

The testing phase was completed over an expedited eight-week period and the solution is now fully approved by Kempower for the UK, Ireland and continental European markets.

Similar anti-theft products on the market are commonly made of either metal or synthetic braiding and have, so far, made it more difficult and time-consuming to cut charging cables during an attempted theft. 

CableGuard™ goes a step further, using a high-tech cut resistant sleeve which doesn’t require the same steel reinforcement used in similar products and minimises the impact on user experience and the charger itself. In addition, the product is particularly unique because of its forensic traceability capabilities – something that is completely new to the industry.

If a cable protected by CableGuard™ is tampered with, a uniquely identifiable fluid is released at high pressure, making contact with the perpetrator and their nearby belongings. The fluid is transparent to the naked eye, but its own signature DNA code exclusive to the charging location becomes visible under UV light, with information available to the police via a shared database. This forensic element ensures that perpetrators can be linked back to offences at specific charge points, aiding with convictions and acting as a strong deterrent. 

Lee Barnett, Solutions & Service Manager, UK & Ireland at Kempower, commented: “A key element to driving forward the EV transition is instilling in people a feeling of trust and confidence in available charging infrastructure. Rising crime involving charging cables is damaging both to EV charging businesses and to public perceptions and experience. We chose to lead the way and become Formula Space’s testing partner for CableGuard™ so we could offer our customers and partners a solution we truly believe in and to uphold our overall mission of supporting the transition to clean transportation.”

Vern Pollard, Director of Formula Space, said: “The testing of CableGuard™ was a crucial stage of the development process for us because we wanted to be sure that it was compatible with a wide variety of charging infrastructure. We needed a testing partner with significant experience and expertise with physical charging infrastructure, which is why we trusted Kempower to fulfil this need. We’re proud to say that, after extensive trialling and research, CableGuard™ has had Kempower’s seal of approval and will provide an extra layer of security to its customers.”

Formula Space CableGuard™ is approved to be applied by Kempower Certified Service Partners following Kempower’s CableGuard™ Application Guidance. CableGuard™ is available by contacting Formula Space https://formula-space.com/contact/.

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Paula Savonen, VP, Communications, Kempower 
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Mikaela von Martens, Head of Marketing Communications, Europe & APAC, Kempower
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