InstaVolt reopens Wallsend Charging Site with enhanced cable theft protection

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

Located just off the High Street West the site 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 Wallsend site is now fully restored and more secure, offering the same trusted convenience EV drivers expect from InstaVolt. With on-site amenities such ALDI, you can stop and pop in to do your shopping while your car is plugged in. This site is also well located at the Forum Shopping Centre to grab a bite to eat or do some shopping with popular brands like Costa Coffee, Greggs and many more.

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.