India drafts cybersecurity rules for Level 3 and higher cars
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India is rolling out draft cybersecurity rules for vehicles with advanced driving tech (Level 3 or higher), targeting luxury models like the Mercedes-Benz S Class, Audi A8, and BMW 7 Series, as well as other vehicles meeting that automation threshold.
The goal? Stop cyberattacks as cars get more connected and automated.
Deadlines, OTA phasing, EV battery security
New Level 3 cars need to comply by October 2026; current ones have until April 2027.
OTA-capable vehicles: phased in between April and October 2028; all other vehicles with software-update capability: from October 2029.
MoRTH also wants stronger security for electric vehicle battery systems, so automakers will need solid coding practices to keep remote hacking at bay.