A clever car thief found himself in hot water after stealing an unplugged Ioniq 5. His escape plan quickly unraveled when his getaway was halted by:
- Empty Battery: He failed to reach a boat that was supposed to take him to the Mediterranean.
- Dysfunctional Charging Points: Charging stations that wouldn’t work or accept payment were his downfall.
- Account Issues: A blocked email led to frustrations with his charging app.
The unnamed suspect’s luck ran out when he was found sobbing in front of an out-of-service 350kW charger, having completely drained the vehicle’s battery and put it into limp mode.
A police spokesperson commented on the surprisingly effective role of faulty charging infrastructure, stating that:
- It acts as a deterrent for car theft.
- New criminals are less interested in electric joyrides, noting they lack the thrill associated with older models.
In this curious incident, a car thief's bold getaway plan collapsed under the weight of dysfunctional charging stations and a drained battery, leading to his arrest. The police suggest that EV infrastructure, despite its flaws, may be helping to keep car crime at bay.
