Chinese EV owner faces remote lockout of vehicle functions abroad for over 30 hours
A Chinese EV owner traveling with his son through Kazakhstan to Europe had his vehicle's smart functions remotely disabled for over 30 hours after cro...
A Chinese EV owner traveling with his son through Kazakhstan to Europe had his vehicle's smart functions remotely disabled for over 30 hours after crossing the border. The manufacturer cited an anti-theft security mechanism triggered by overseas location. Navigation, electric trunk, and fuel cap were locked, leaving only basic driving capability. After lengthy communication and document verification, the lock was lifted. The incident raises legal questions about ownership rights versus software control.
