EVWire brief: SWTCH Energy launched a suite of anti-theft and vandalism solutions for charging infrastructure to help property managers safeguard their EV charging infrastructure from cable theft and damage. The continuous 24/7 remote monitoring through compact camera and lighting units allows for 180-degree wide-angle surveillance and motion-activated deterrents.
Here’s what the system does:
Presence-Sensing Recording: Cameras automatically identify when someone approaches a charging station, signaling that surveillance has begun, and serves as an immediate deterrent to potential theft or vandalism.
Smart Threat Detection: Advanced AI differentiates between routine charging activities and potential security threats, analyzing real-time behavior to ensure appropriate responses without false alarms.
Intelligent Escalation: Security responses immediately automate progress from visual deterrents to alerts as threat levels increase, with the ability to communicate warnings through built-in speakers or contact property management teams and local authorities. Not every incident requires the same level of intervention. With this AI solution, responses will escalate in proportion to what is needed, ranging from automatic floodlighting to immediate security alerts to you and your team.
Instant Cable Cut Detection: Sensors quickly detect tampering or cutting attempts, triggering instant alerts. Each charger comes equipped with a durable cord prevention sleeve that physically resists cutting tools and deters theft attempts. SWTCH is working to expand cable cut detection alerts across all charger models.
“Property managers need reliable tools to stay ahead of these risks and maintain consistent charging access. Our new anti-theft and vandalism solutions incorporate AI technology that functions like a virtual security guard—giving property managers flexible, proactive tools that protect infrastructure, minimize downtime, and strengthen driver confidence in the EV transition.”
Source: SWTCH Energy
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