Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Experts Raise National Security Concerns Over Chinese EV Components in India
Imagine your electric car or bus has a special computer brain called an ECM.
This brain controls everything, like how fast it goes and where it is.
Experts are worried because most of these computer brains and car parts in India are made in China.
This means that the companies that make these parts might be able to see where you go, how fast you drive, and even control your car remotely.
Right now, when cars are checked, officials only look at the outside and the normal parts, not the special computer brain or its software.
This is like checking a toy for broken parts but not checking if it has a hidden camera inside.
Experts want new rules to make sure these car brains are safe and don't leak our private information or let bad people take control of our cars.
Experts warn of security vulnerabilities in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and electric buses in India due to Electronic Control Modules (ECMs).
Over 80% of EV components used in India are reportedly of Chinese origin, raising national security and data privacy concerns.
ECMs track vehicle movements, speed, location, and operational data, and can potentially be remotely controlled.
Current vehicle fitness checks by authorities do not include monitoring or regulation of ECM software.
Experts urge authorities to strengthen cyber and data security measures and update vehicle regulations to cover digital components and software.
- Who
- Experts and transport department officials
- What
- Concerns over security vulnerabilities in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and electric buses due to a high proportion of Chinese-origin components and lack of regulatory oversight for Electronic Control Modules (ECMs).
- When
- Currently
- Where
- India
- Why
- Potential national security and data privacy risks, as ECMs track movements and operational data, and can potentially be remotely controlled or exploited.
- Number of EVs in India
- Over 56 lakh
- Annual EV Sales Growth
- Nearly 24% in 2024
- Proportion of Chinese EV Components in India
- Over 80%