Energy
enterpriseTarget: Charge Point Operators (CPOs)
If you are a CPO dealing with the risk of network-wide outages due to hacking — this project developed hardened hardware and firmware that prevents unauthorized access to charging stations.
PREVENT · Project
Cybersecurity Protection System for Electric Vehicles and Charging Networks
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Imagine your electric car and its charger as a digital door that hackers could try to unlock. This project builds a high-tech security system and a digital twin—like a virtual rehearsal space—to spot and stop attacks before they happen. It's like giving every charger a digital bodyguard that can heal itself if something goes wrong.
By the numbers
4
real-life pilot sites
24
consortium partners
62%
industry ratio
The business problem
What needed solving
Electric vehicle charging networks are vulnerable to cyberattacks that can crash power grids or disable transport fleets. Companies struggle to meet complex new EU cybersecurity regulations like the CRA and NIS2.
The solution
What was built
A security system featuring hardened EVSE hardware, post-quantum encryption, and an AI-driven digital twin for threat simulation.
Audience
Who needs this
EV Charging Station OperatorsElectric Vehicle ManufacturersDistribution System Operators (DSOs)Public Transport AuthoritiesLogistics Fleet Operators
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Automotive
enterpriseTarget: EV Manufacturers (OEMs)
If you are an OEM dealing with strict new EU safety laws — this project developed a secure-by-design architecture that ensures your vehicles meet CRA and UNECE R155/156 standards.
Logistics
mid-sizeTarget: Electric Fleet Managers
If you are a fleet manager dealing with potential downtime of delivery vans — this project developed AI-powered detection and self-healing tools to keep your logistics fleet moving.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the cost or price of the solution?
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures are not provided as the project is in the development and piloting phase.
Can this be scaled to an industrial level?
Yes, the project includes an EU-wide exploitation roadmap and tests the technology at 4 real-life pilot sites to ensure industrial viability.
How is the IP and licensing handled?
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project delivers business models to ensure adoption by CPOs and OEMs.
Which regulations does this help me comply with?
The system is aligned with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), NIS2, ISO/SAE 21434, and UNECE R155/156.
When will the results be available?
The project runs from 2026-05-01 to 2029-10-31, meaning full results will be available toward the end of 2029.
Consortium
Who built it
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 15 industrial partners representing 62% of the group. With 24 partners across 8 countries and 8 SMEs involved, the project has a strong commercial base, reducing the gap between academic research and market application.
How to reach the team
Contact ETRA INVESTIGACION Y DESARROLLO SA in Spain
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to connect with the PREVENT consortium for early adoption of e-mobility security standards.
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