Like any device that connects to the internet, electric vehicles can be vulnerable to cyberattacks.
"For every amazing technological innovation or opportunity that we ever have, you should know that there is an inherent security risk," said Dr. Nazli Hardy, an associate computer science professor at Millersville University.
Electric vehicles are part of what Dr. Hardy refers to as "the internet of things," devices that require online connectivity to operate. She warns there are ways hackers can manipulate these devices.
"It's not the particular technology, it's the fact that there is an access point, the onboard charger, or the charge ports," she said. "EVs rely on connectivity to function. Just that, make it susceptible."
In rare cases, the vehicles could be overtaken by hackers, who can track the vehicle's location or even take over driving the car.
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