Multiple high-power electric vehicle charging stations in the Naples region have been taken offline following a series of targeted thefts involving specialized charging equipment, according to local reports and EV charging communities.
The incidents reportedly affected charging sites operated by Enel X Way in Naples and surrounding areas including Chiaiano, Mugnano di Napoli, Marano di Napoli, Villaricca and Giugliano in Campania.
According to reports, unidentified perpetrators accessed charging cabinets and removed internal power modules used in high-power charging systems.
Industry observers said the incidents differed from more common vandalism or copper cable theft cases because the removal of high-power charging “power stacks” requires technical expertise involving high-voltage electrical infrastructure and specialized tools.
The stolen components are considered critical to the operation of high-power charging stations and are responsible for delivering rapid charging capacity to electric vehicles.
Several of the affected charging locations are expected to remain out of service for extended periods, potentially lasting weeks or months, according to reports from charging network users.
The incidents have also raised concerns within the industry about potential resale markets for industrial-grade EV charging equipment and the security of charging infrastructure.
Observers noted that dismantling such systems without causing major equipment damage or significant safety hazards would likely require advanced technical knowledge and familiarity with fast-charging hardware.
The outages further reduce the availability of fast-charging infrastructure in parts of southern Italy at a time when electric vehicle adoption and charging demand continue to increase across Europe.
Source: E-ricarica
