The app also lets users manage certain battery functions, concluding charging and discharging, but only on compatible battery systems. Notably, the concern is not about the app itself but how it may be used on some unsecured battery systems. As per many social media posts, some low-cost lithium battery packs installed in Indian e-rickshaws use Bluetooth-enabled Battery Management Systems (BMS) with weak protection. If a battery is left unsecured, it could be potentially connected and disabled. Since the discharge function supplies power to the vehicle’s motor, turning it off may cause the e-rickshaw to stop suddenly.
