Send this page to someone via emailMetal thieves seem to have found a new target of opportunity — the high-quality copper cables from electric vehicle charging stations. Six BC Hydro fast chargers were damaged and BC Hydro says it is believed the thieves are targeting the copper inside them. “Thieves gain a little bit of money from the copper,” Susie Rieder, a spokesperson with BC Hydro, said. 5:29 BC Hydro launches Power Smart 2.0 energy planHowever, getting a charger back online is not as quick. BC Hydro says it aims to have damaged stations back in service within 24 hours, but the repairs are costly.