InstaVolt reopens Bedford charging site with enhanced cable theft protection

EV drivers in Bedford can now charge with confidence following the reopening of InstaVolt’s charging site at McDonalds Fairhill, now equipped with the latest CableGuard™ anti-theft technology.

Located just off the A6 this two charger site, including a fully accessible bay, is back online after cable damage recently and its now part of InstaVolt’s growing list of sites protected by CableGuard™.

CableGuard™ is a high-strength cable sleeve that if interfered with releases a forensic liquid that glows under UV light and is traceable to a specific location making it a powerful deterrent and supporting law enforcement in tracking and prosecuting offenders.

This site is now fully restored and more secure, offering the same trusted convenience EV drivers expect from InstaVolt. With on-site amenities such as McDonalds, you can pop in and have a bite while your car is plugged in.

InstaVolt first introduced CableGuard™ in April 2025 as part of its nationwide strategy to combat cable theft – a crime that causes inconvenience for drivers and significant repair costs for infrastructure providers. Since then, the technology has been rolled out across theft-prone hotspots.

As the UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging network, InstaVolt remains committed to investing in innovation, security and service – ensuring drivers can rely on safe, sustainable and uninterrupted charging, wherever the road takes them.