Not Shocking: Seattle is #1 in Nation for EV Charging Stations Destroyed by Thieves

Seattle has become a hot spot for the theft of electric vehicle (EV) charging cords, which are rich in copper.

Charging provider Electrify America reported that a single station in Georgetown had more than 50 cables stolen over the past couple years.

In that same amount of time, a different station in University Village criminals nabbed more than 20.

"Unfortunately, the theft of charging cables is on the rise," said Rachel Moses with Electrifying America.