Energy experts have warned that Australia could be subject to cyber-attacks and widespread power outages as more electric vehicles (EVs) connect to the national power grid unless the government takes proper measures early.
They said the cyber security issue had not been raised among the discussions on Australia’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy and thus needed to be prioritised.
Before addressing the Australian Cyber Conference in Melbourne on Oct. 13, Electric Vehicle Council energy and infrastructure head Ross De Rango said that it was crucial to deal with the issue to prevent devastating outcomes.
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De Rango said Australians would consume about 40 percent more electricity after an increase in EV adoption and that charging them at once and during peak times could be a disaster for the energy network….