Wheels of the future, risks of today
Reimagining EV security for India
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are reshaping the future of mobility, offering sustainable and efficient alternatives to traditional transportation. India is making significant progress, with a national goal for 30 percent of all vehicle sales to be electric by 2030 (per IBEF’s “Electric Vehicle Industry Report, 2025”)— driven by government incentives, such as the “Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME-II)” scheme and increased private investment.
But with innovation comes new risks.
The EV ecosystem goes far beyond vehicles. It includes batteries, charging stations, telematics, mobile apps, cloud systems and real-time data flows—all of which expand the cyberattack surface dramatically. Poorly designed mobile applications, for example, may expose APIs without proper authentication or authorisation, leaving charging networks vulnerable.
Modern EVs are essentially software-defined vehicles. Features such as Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, complex Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and cloud integrations enhance performance. However, they also demand robust security measures to protect both data and passenger safety.
Key measures to strengthen EV cybersecurity
Cybersecurity must be embedded at every layer of the EV ecosystem. A single breach could disrupt operations or compromise user safety. Government and industry collaborations are already driving the development of secure charging networks and battery storage systems.
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