Government orders removal of unauthorised e-rickshaw battery management apps from app stores
Orders were issued to remove unauthorised Battery Management System applications that allowed remote control of e-rickshaw batteries, highlighting a cybersecurity and consumer-safety issue in electric mobility.
- Battery Management System applications can be used to manage battery-related functions in electric mobility devices, and weak access controls can create misuse risks.
- App stores can become a regulatory choke point when applications linked to device control are found to be unsafe or unauthorised.
The Government of India ordered the removal of unauthorised Battery Management System (BMS) mobile applications from app stores after reports that the applications enabled unauthorised remote control of e-rickshaw batteries. The action matters because connected mobility devices can create both safety risks and cybersecurity risks when software access is not properly authorised.
The Ministry of Electronics & IT said it had taken cognizance of reports on misuse of certain BMS applications. On 3 July 2026, the Government issued orders for removal of such applications from app stores.
Why the issue matters
UPSC can frame the issue around how digital platforms, device firmware, and battery-management systems create new security and safety risks in electric vehicles, and what regulatory oversight is needed over app distribution and connected mobility devices.
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