Security risks in ISO 15118 smart charging standard for electric vehicles
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ISO 15118, a global communication standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging, introduces significant cybersecurity risks. These risks include the potential for malicious actors to compromise multiple charging stations and manipulate the flow of electricity between vehicles and the grid. This could destabilize grid frequency and trigger blackouts. The standard supports smart charging and vehicle-to-grid communications to manage grid strain, but it also introduces new vulnerabilities. The standard aims to improve the cybersecurity of the charging ecosystem but leaves some components unsecured. Coordinated efforts among stakeholders are necessary to address these risks and implement comprehensive security measures.
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21.08.2025 00:09 1 articles · 1mo ago
ISO 15118 standard for EV charging introduces cybersecurity risks
ISO 15118, a global communication standard for electric vehicle charging, introduces significant cybersecurity risks. These risks include the potential for malicious actors to compromise multiple charging stations and manipulate the flow of electricity between vehicles and the grid. This could destabilize grid frequency and trigger blackouts. The standard aims to improve the cybersecurity of the charging ecosystem but leaves some components unsecured. Coordinated efforts among stakeholders are necessary to address these risks and implement comprehensive security measures.
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- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks — www.darkreading.com — 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 00:091 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks — www.darkreading.com — 21.08.2025 00:09
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The standard aims to improve the cybersecurity of the charging ecosystem but introduces new risks.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:091 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks — www.darkreading.com — 21.08.2025 00:09
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Malicious actors could compromise multiple charging stations and manipulate the flow of electricity, potentially causing grid destabilization and blackouts.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:091 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks — www.darkreading.com — 21.08.2025 00:09
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The standard assumes that charging stations are secure, but this assumption may not hold in practice.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:091 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks — www.darkreading.com — 21.08.2025 00:09
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Coordinated efforts among stakeholders are necessary to address the security risks introduced by ISO 15118.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:091 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks — www.darkreading.com — 21.08.2025 00:09
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The standard does not cover the security of the charging stations themselves, leaving a gap in the overall security of the ecosystem.
First reported: 21.08.2025 00:091 source, 1 articleShow sources
- System Shocks? EV Smart Charging Tech Poses Cyber-Risks — www.darkreading.com — 21.08.2025 00:09