INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CYBERSECURITY THROUGH BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

Electric vehicles are increasingly recognized as vital contributors to a more sustainable future because they reduce emissions and reliance on non-renewable resources. Manufacturers, policymakers, and consumers acknowledge the potential of these vehicles to transform transportation infrastructures. However, modern electric vehicles integrate complex networked systems that are vulnerable to hacking, data theft, and various cyber threats, creating significant risks for users and industries. This paper aims to explore how blockchain technology offers secure data management, decentralized communication, and robust authentication mechanisms to address these cybersecurity gaps. The methodology involves a comprehensive review of existing research, case study analyses of blockchain-based implementations, and performance evaluations of proposed architectures. The results indicate that blockchain technology reduces the likelihood of unauthorized access in connected vehicles, enhances trust among stakeholders, and streamlines data flow through secure peer-to-peer channels. These findings suggest that blockchain-supported systems are better equipped to safeguard user privacy and system reliability than conventional centralized models. The conclusion emphasizes the need for further development of standardized frameworks and industry-wide collaborations to realize the full potential of blockchain-based cybersecurity in electric vehicles.