Security Issues in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive study on security issues in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI). With the rapid growth of electric vehicle adoption, charging stations have evolved into interconnected cyber- physical systems integrating communication networks, cloud platforms, and smart grid technologies [1], [9]. While these advancements enable smart charging, remote monitoring, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services, they also introduce significant cybersecurity risks [11], [13]. Vulnerabilities in communication protocols, firmware, authentication mechanisms, and backend management systems expose charging infrastructure to threats such as false data injection, denial-of-service attacks, malware intrusion, and unauthorized access [3], [10], [24]. These attacks can compromise user privacy, disrupt charging operations, and destabilize the power grid [2], [12]. This paper analyzes potential attack vectors and discusses security measures to enhance the resilience and reliability of EV charging systems.

Keywords: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Smart Grid, Vehicle-to-Grid.