- China’s Electric Vehicles Pose Major Security Concerns for the UK
- Remote Control Threat Raises Alarms Among Experts
- Chinese Automakers Consider Entering the UK Market, Prompting Security Warnings
Experts warn that China’s electric cars could be remotely controlled to ‘paralyze’ the United Kingdom, causing security concerns.
Professor Jim Saker, president of the Institute of the Motor Industry, stated that China’s automobiles pose “major security issues” for the United Kingdom and that there is “no way” to prevent them from being remotely controlled.
Prof. Saker stated in a report to be shared with automakers and regulators: “The automaker could be in Shanghai and could halt 100,000 to 300,000 vehicles across Europe, paralyzing the country.”
According to The Telegraph, while regulators can test samples of vehicles for spyware and other security flaws. Prof. Saker stated that it is not feasible to examine thousands of vehicles.
Up to 30 new electric car manufacturers, the majority of which are Chinese, are considering entering the UK market.
Last week, the CEO of Stellantis, the company that owns Vauxhall, warned of an ‘invasion’ of Chinese electric vehicles.
Carlos Tavares stated that Stellantis confronts a challenging situation in which it must compete with cheaper Chinese automobiles while investing billions of pounds in electrification.
In July, MPs warned that China has permeated every area of the British economy. Prof. Saker cited this research.
Chinese automakers can launch EVs faster since they have better battery technology.
According to The Telegraph, China is also more dominant in lithium production and refining, possessing many lithium-producing mines.
Prof. Saker cautioned that the United Kingdom has not taken sufficient precautions against the threat posed by China’s market dominance in important minerals such as lithium.
He stated, “Except the United Kingdom, almost every nation is attempting to combat an overreliance on China.”
