Can a Smartphone App Really Switch Off Your E-Rickshaw? Here's Why BAT-BMS Is Raising Alarm

A viral prank using the BAT-BMS app is alarming Indian e-rickshaw drivers, with videos showing vehicles being switched off mid-ride. Developed for legitimate battery monitoring, the app's misuse highlights vulnerabilities in unsecured Bluetooth-enabled battery systems on some low-cost e-rickshaws. Experts emphasize weak authentication, not sophisticated hacking, as the core issue, urging stronger security measures to protect drivers and public confidence in electric mobility.

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