A security device (112) for use with an electric vehicle (102) is provided. The security device includes a processor (214) that is programmed to receive at least one signal representative of a disconnection between a charging station (104) and a battery within the electric vehicle. The processor is further programmed to generate a command signal based on the signal. Moreover, the security device includes a control module (120) that is coupled to the processor, wherein the security device is configured to receive the command signal. The control module is also configured to transmit a control signal to lock the battery to render the electric vehicle inoperable when the disconnection between the charging station and the battery is performed by an unauthorized user.
Apparatus and methods to disable an electric vehicle
Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Deaktivierung eines elektrischen Fahrzeugs
Appareil et procédés pour désactiver un véhicule électrique
2016-03-30
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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