Security Risks in ISO 15118 EV Charging Standard
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ISO 15118, a global communication standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging, introduces security risks that could destabilize the electricity grid. The standard supports smart charging and vehicle-to-grid communications to manage grid strain from the projected 600 million EVs by 2040. However, vulnerabilities in the standard could allow malicious actors to compromise multiple charging stations, manipulate electricity flow, and potentially trigger blackouts. The risks stem from the ability to alter grid conditions through vehicle-to-grid communications, which could cause frequency fluctuations and grid disconnections, similar to the April 2025 incident in Spain and Portugal.
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21.08.2025 00:09 đ° 1 articles
ISO 15118 vulnerabilities could destabilize electricity grids
ISO 15118, a global communication standard for electric vehicle charging, introduces security risks that could destabilize the electricity grid. The standard supports smart charging and vehicle-to-grid communications to manage grid strain from the projected 600 million EVs by 2040. However, vulnerabilities in the standard could allow malicious actors to compromise multiple charging stations, manipulate electricity flow, and potentially trigger blackouts. The risks stem from the ability to alter grid conditions through vehicle-to-grid communications, which could cause frequency fluctuations and grid disconnections.
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- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks â www.darkreading.com â 21.08.2025 00:09
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ISO 15118 is a global communication standard for EV charging that supports smart charging and vehicle-to-grid communications.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:09đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks â www.darkreading.com â 21.08.2025 00:09
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The standard aims to manage grid strain from the projected 600 million EVs by 2040.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:09đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks â www.darkreading.com â 21.08.2025 00:09
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Security gaps in ISO 15118 could allow malicious actors to compromise charging stations and manipulate electricity flow.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:09đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks â www.darkreading.com â 21.08.2025 00:09
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Potential attacks could destabilize grid frequency and trigger blackouts.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:09đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks â www.darkreading.com â 21.08.2025 00:09
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The standard assumes the security of charging stations but does not address their vulnerabilities.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:09đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks â www.darkreading.com â 21.08.2025 00:09
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Coordination among stakeholders is needed to address the security risks beyond compliance with the standard.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:09đ° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks â www.darkreading.com â 21.08.2025 00:09