European lawmakers are calling for the European Union to evaluate potential security risks posed by electric vehicles manufactured by Chinese automaker BYD, raising concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities and data privacy. The push follows broader debates about the bloc’s reliance on foreign-made components amid geopolitical tensions and growing scrutiny of Chinese tech and industrial influence. Officials highlight fears that embedded software or connected vehicle systems could be exploited for espionage or sabotage. The proposal underscores deepening EU efforts to scrutinize critical infrastructure dependencies in the face of rising global competition.
EU lawmakers push for bloc to assess security threat from BYD cars Automotive News
