Copper Scrappers Target Tesla Superchargers as Metal Prices Soar
14th May 2024
In the early 1950s, a notorious bank robber, one of the first fugitives on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, was asked after his capture: Why did you rob banks?
William Sutton’s response: “Because that’s where the money is.”
Fast-forward to today. Thieves are targeting electric vehicle charging stations because the charging cords at each stall contain a ‘gold mine’ of copper that can easily be scrapped.