• Topic: Vehicle On-Board Charging Security Scanner
  • Autor: Pavel Khunt
  • Supervisor: Thomas Sermpinis
  • University: Czech Technical University in Prague
  • Type: Masters Thesis in the department of Informatics

Abstract

This thesis focusses on the cybersecurity of electric vehicles, with an emphasis on security issues associated with the On-Board Charging (OBC) port. I have developed a security tool that enables the enumeration and partial evaluation of the publicly accessible OBC port on European electric vehicles. The work involved exploring existing research in the field of On-Board Charging (OBC), OBC cyber security, and modern vehicle architectures. This was followed by an analysis of the functionality of the OBC interface with a focus on High-Level Communication (HLC) according to ISO 15118-2. The result was the successful implementation of a security assessment tool, with its usage and target scope meticulously documented. The whole process was aimed at enumerating and partially evaluating the publicly accessible OBC port in European electric vehicles to improve cybersecurity in the automotive industry. The outcome of the work is a tool that effectively supports the enumeration and testing of the implementation of the Electric Vehicle Communication Controller (EVCC) through the OBC port. This tool is designed to provide an overview and perform tests on the implementation of EVCC, which is accessible through the OBC port and functions as a controller that manages communication with the Supply Equipment Communication Controller (SECC).