BatteryPool Highlights Safer Battery Control Architecture Amid BMS Security Concerns in E-Rickshaws
BatteryPool has introduced a secure battery control architecture for e-rickshaws to prevent unauthorized remote shutdowns. This follows security breaches where hackers used Bluetooth to disable vehicles, prompting government intervention.
Why it matters
As India accelerates EV adoption, securing the digital infrastructure of public transport is critical to preventing safety hazards and economic loss for drivers.
PUNE, India , July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BatteryPool , an Indian deeptech-fintech startup revolutionising EV adoption in India, has proactively designed its battery-control architecture to ensure that batteries can only be controlled at the charging point and never while the vehicle is on the road, making mid-ride shutdowns impossible.
BatteryPool highlights this feature in response to recent incidents of unauthorized Bluetooth access to e-rickshaw batteries, which enables individuals to cut power mid-route remotely. These incidents have raised serious concerns about the security of connected batteries in India's EV ecosystem. Following their occurrence, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) ordered the removal of three apps (BAT-BMS, Epoch Li-ion, and Lossigy) from app stores. Amidst these BMS-related incidents, e-rickshaw drivers were left stranded in traffic with passengers onboard, losing an estimated ₹400–500 in daily earnings for the day.
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