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Can electric cars be hacked?
I love the idea of getting an electric car but I’m afraid of the possibility of having my data stolen or the car itself being interfered with through a remote cyber attack. Can electric cars be hacked?
Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Much like every other car on the market today,
electric cars
are manufactured with computers in at least some component of the car. Almost all modern cars are manufactured with electronic control units that monitor and control core functions of the car such as steering, navigation, and even the engine itself. If you have a connected car, meaning a car that operates on its own wireless local area internet connection, then your car is technically just as susceptible to hacking as any other internet-connected device.
Automakers, much like the creators of any other internet-connected tool, are highly aware of the need for cybersecurity when it comes to electric cars. The advanced smart technology of electric cars is part of what makes them so exciting to drive, but just like using your smartphone or using a smart home device, it is going to come with some risks.
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