🔥 High Demand Alert: Please note the current lead time for EV Cable Shields may be up to 2 weeks from order placement due to high demand.

Protect Your Charging Network. Stop Cable Theft for Good.

The EV Cable Shield™ is CatStrap’s patent-pending, field-proven anti-theft system engineered specifically for EV charging cables. Built with ultra-hardened steel, aircraft-grade cable, and a durable protective outer sleeve, it forms a 360-degree cutting barrier that makes cable theft an impractical, time-consuming, and extremely difficult struggle that most thieves abandon immediately and routinely defeats common cutting tools.

Since October 2024, the EV Cable Shield has been installed on 3000+ public charging stations across the U.S. and Europe, primarily in high-theft environments. These include locations where replacement charging cables were repeatedly stolen-- often within 48 hours of re-installation. Across these deployments, protected cables have remained intact, with near-unanimous success and no recurring theft patterns observed.

Key Features

🔒 360° Hardened Steel Protection

• Dual-steel core: ultra hardened steel strips (4x harder than stainless) and aircraft cable for multi-tool resistance (no one tool is effective at cutting both).
• Organizers keep the hardened steel elements uniform around the cable to maintain flexibility and protection.
• Free-floating metal elements slide within guide channels to allow natural cable movement.

⚡ Maintains Full Cable Flexibility

Despite its hardened construction, the EV Cable Shield adds minimal weight (~6-8lbs distributed over a 15-20ft cable length) and preserves usability and normal bend radius of the cable.

🛡️ Optional DyeDefender™ Add-On

A pressurized deterrent tube that releases blue dye when cut — marking thieves and creating a strong visual deterrent. Includes yellow warning placard.

🏁 Universal Compatibility

• Works with Level 2 and Level 3 DCFC cables.
• Compatible with cable management systems.
• Does not interfere with electrical performance, heat dissipation, or connectors.

🧰 Simple Installation (60 minutes or less)

Installs on-site with basic tools — no electrical work or cable removal required.

🇺🇸 Made in the USA + Warranty Guarantee

Every EV Cable Shield comes with CatStrap’s 2-year warranty guarantee covering material defects or successful theft.

How It Works

The EV Cable Shield uses a multi-layered cutting barrier system to thwart theft attempts:

Ultra-Hardened Steel Strips destroy toothed blades (e.g., sawzalls) and resist grinders.
Aircraft Cable Elements jam and bind cutting tools and defend against shear-type cable/bolt cutters.
Self-Organizing Organizer Bands keep armor aligned around the cable.
Outer Nylon Sleeve protects components and adds abrasion resistance.
(Optional) DyeDefender™ Pressurized System bursts dye on impact, deterring attempts.

This combination forces a thief to cut through multiple dissimilar hardened materials — greatly increasing the time, tool failure, noise, and risk involved, causing the thief to abandon the attempt.

Standard Kit Contents - Level 2 (AC) & Level 3 (DC)

☐ Primary Cable Shield unit (1 pc)
☐ Cable Shield extension piece (1 pc)
☐ Waterproof cable sleeve (black) (1 pc)
☐ Large Stainless-Steel Ties (2 pcs)
☐ Regular Stainless-Steel Ties (10 pcs)
☐ Extra Black Zip Ties (10 pcs)
☐ Spiral Wrap (6 in.)
☐ Heat Shrink (6 in.)
☐ Steel Lap-Joint Clamp (1 pc)
☐ Fabric Tape (1 pc)
☐ Yellow Warning Placard w/ Steel Tie
☐ Mini Heat Shrink (anti-tamper for bolts)
☐ Installation Instructions (in the box)

Additional Items – For ALL Level 3 (DC) Kits

☐ Metal Zipper (Split) Heat Shrink (1 pc)
☐ Zipper Shrink Instruction Sheet

Why CatStrap?

CatStrap is an industry veteran and leader in anti-theft applications with more than a decade of experience, 100,000+ vehicles protected, and global recognition in the automotive and security sectors.

We leveraged our expertise in anti-theft security hardware in the development of the EV Cable Shield, which continues our legacy by providing the first proven, effective, retrofittable, and scalable solution to the EV cable-theft problem.

CatStrap EV Cable Shield Anti-Theft Protection

Name: CatStrap EV Cable Shield Anti-Theft Protection
Brand: CatStrap

$335.00

Charger Type (Level 2 or Level 3)

Cable Length

DyeDefender Add-on (Yes/No)

Add note about charger type or cable gland for clamp size (e.g., "ChargePoint CT4000", "M50 gland"): (optional)

0/500

Quantity

CatStrap has been developing products to protect catalytic converters for over a decade, with more than 100,000 installations and a 99.75 % success rate. When one of our fleet clients electrified its vehicles and immediately saw its charging cables cut for copper, we knew the same expertise could help. We redesigned our patented steel barrier into a flexible, armored sleeve specifically for EV charging cables, and we manufacture everything in the USA at our facility near Toledo, Ohio.
Protecting hardware shouldn’t hinder drivers. The CatStrap EV Cable Shield adds less than eight pounds over the length of a cable, wraps securely with embedded stainless‑steel ties and preserves natural cable movement. Usability tests during our pilot program confirmed that most drivers don’t even notice it. The free‑floating steel matrix inside the sleeve maintains flexibility, so cables remain easy to handle even in cold weather.
It provides deterrence by creating a hardened cutting barrier in the form of an armored sleeve. A matrix of hardened steel strips and aircraft cables run the length of the sleeve, forming a mechanical barrier stronger than most cutting tools. The armored elements are aligned along the cable with channel guides that include embedded stainless steel ties that secure it in place and it terminates with a heavy‑duty clamp, so there are no weak spots. For added deterrence, operators can opt for our DyeDefender tube add-on, which releases a pressurized blue dye if someone cuts deeply into the sleeve. More than 1,500 Cable Shields have been deployed in seven countries since October 2024, with virtually 100% success – and those units include sites where replacement cables had previously been stolen within 48 hours.
Installation is straightforward – it takes about 60 minutes per cable with a steel tie cable gun tool. You simply and secure the Shield and outer sleeve; our anti‑tamper clamp at the machine end locks it in place. Shields come in lengths from 10 to 25 feet, making them suitable for Level 2 and Level 3 (DC fast‑charge) stations, and they’re compatible with most cable management systems. We designed the sleeve to be modular, so operators can retrofit existing stations without affecting warranty coverage.
A single replacement DC‑fast‑charger cable costs more than the entire CatStrap kit plus installation. One prevented theft pays for the Shield. Beyond that, avoiding downtime keeps stations online and revenue flowing. The sleeve also protects against abrasion and weather, potentially extending cable life. With our warranty guarantee and replacement program in the U.S., operators see a rapid return on investment.
Besides the DyeDefender, we’re developing an alarm that can pair with the Shield. Looking forward, our team is working on a late stage prototype of a modular detection system that would activate an on‑site siren or strobe light and send an alert via Wi‑Fi if the outer sleeve is cut. We’re also developing an anti‑grinder layer to defeat battery powered angle‑grinder attacks. As theft methods evolve, we’ll continue innovating to keep cables safe and EV drivers charging with confidence.

CatStrap EV Cable Shield Anti-Theft Protection

What motivated CatStrap to enter the EV market?

Does the Cable Shield add noticeable weight?

How does the Shield actually deter thieves?

What’s involved in installation? Compatibility?

How does the cost compare to replacing the cable?

Are there add‑ons or future developments?

How do you ensure the exact length?

CatStrap EV Cable Shield Anti-Theft Protection

What motivated CatStrap to enter the EV market?

Does the Cable Shield add noticeable weight?

How does the Shield actually deter thieves?

What’s involved in installation? Compatibility?

How does the cost compare to replacing the cable?

Are there add‑ons or future developments?

How do you ensure the exact length?

Does the Cable Shield add noticeable weight?