world
E-Rickshaws in New Delhi Halted Mid-Ride by Alleged Chinese Battery Apps
Several electric rickshaws stopped during rides in early July 2026 after Chinese battery management applications were used to disable them remotely. India's government ordered removal of the apps and launched an investigation.
Jul 15, 2:00 AM·1m read1 source
South China Morning PostAudio version
Tap play to generate a narrated version.
Developing·Limited corroboration so far. This page will refresh as more sources emerge.
Several e-rickshaws in New Delhi came to a halt mid-ride in separate incidents early this month. Videos of the disruptions circulated widely on social media. South China Morning Post reported that Chinese battery management apps BAT-BMS, Epoch Li-ion and Lossigy were alleged to have remotely disabled the vehicles.
India’s IT secretary S. Krishnan confirmed that a government probe had been launched. The government ordered the removal of at least three Chinese battery management applications from app stores. Some reports indicated up to seven apps were targeted.
The three named apps did not respond to requests for comment. The incidents occurred against a backdrop of prior restrictions on Chinese apps. India banned WeChat and TikTok after the 2020 border clashes.
U.S. Krishnan stated that an investigation had been launched into the matter.
