Press Release on the Successful Completion of the ReSiLENT Research Project
ReSiLENT Research Project Successfully Completed
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, October 2026 – The ReSiLENT research project (“Resilient and Secure Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles”) has been successfully completed. Together with the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg) and asvin GmbH, chargeIQ GmbH has worked on solutions designed to make charging infrastructure more resilient to cyberattacks and support reliable operation.
As electric vehicles, charging stations, backend systems, and energy grids become increasingly interconnected, cybersecurity requirements are also growing. ReSiLENT therefore investigated how security risks can be detected at an early stage, relevant information can be reliably provided, and appropriate countermeasures can be supported. The aim was to make charging infrastructure more robust and resilient to digital threats throughout its entire lifecycle.
OTH Regensburg was responsible for the scientific and technical research, while asvin contributed its expertise in IoT cybersecurity, decentralized communication systems, and Cyber Threat Intelligence. The company developed the communication and information platform for exchanging and providing security-relevant information. chargeIQ focused on integrating the developed solutions into charging infrastructure and testing them in practice.
Throughout the project, the consortium analyzed potential threats to connected charging infrastructure and used these findings to define joint requirements for a modern security concept. Based on these requirements, applications were developed to detect suspicious activities, support appropriate responses, and provide security-relevant information.
One of the key project outcomes is a decentralized communication structure for exchanging security information. It is designed to help ensure that information relating to charging points and operators can be processed reliably and at scale, even in distributed systems. In addition, a centralized user interface was developed to provide operators, owners, and security managers with relevant security alerts and recommended actions according to their respective roles.
chargeIQ was responsible for integrating the developed security solutions into the charging infrastructure and testing them in practice. The components of the overall system were integrated into six charging stations and operated in a realistic operational environment. This demonstrated the technical and operational feasibility of integrating the developed approaches.
“With ReSiLENT, we were able to demonstrate that cybersecurity can be integrated into charging infrastructure from the outset and in a practical way. The results help make the increasing connectivity of electric mobility more secure and resilient,” explains Volker Fricke, Co-Founder of chargeIQ and Project Manager of ReSiLENT.
The results of ReSiLENT demonstrate how new security approaches can be further developed and integrated into charging infrastructure. This topic is becoming increasingly important for operators. In addition to straightforward management and automated billing of charging sessions, secure and reliable operation of charging infrastructure is essential.
chargeIQ contributed its experience in connected charging infrastructure and the operation of charging solutions to the research project. Practical testing allowed the jointly developed security approaches to be evaluated under realistic conditions. The project results therefore provide a foundation for better integrating security information into existing operational processes in the future and further improving the resilience of connected charging infrastructure.
“The project combines scientific research, cybersecurity expertise, and practical experience in charging infrastructure. This has resulted in an approach that can make security information more accessible and useful for operators while supporting collaboration within connected systems,” adds Volker Fricke.
The results of ReSiLENT provide a foundation for further research and development activities. These include additional testing in cooperation with charging infrastructure manufacturers and operators, further development of security functions, and contributing the findings to standardization and open-source initiatives.
The project partners intend to use the knowledge gained to further advance the security of connected charging infrastructure and support potential applications in electric mobility as well as other connected IoT systems.
For chargeIQ, its participation in ReSiLENT underlines the importance of reliable, secure, and future-proof charging infrastructure. The findings from the joint research project can help ensure that the requirements for the secure operation of connected charging systems are better addressed in the future.
The ReSiLENT research project was funded under the Electric Mobility funding program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), within the funding priority “Resilient Low-Cost Charging Infrastructure.” The project ran from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. The collaborative research project was carried out by OTH Regensburg, asvin GmbH, and chargeIQ GmbH. The funding reference numbers are 01MV23026A, 01MV23026B, and 01MV23026C. Further information about the project is available at https://www.resilent-project.de.
About the Project Partners
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg)
OTH Regensburg served as the project consortium leader and was responsible for the scientific and technical research as well as the development of security approaches for the prevention, detection, response, and traceability of security incidents.
https://www.oth-regensburg.de/
asvin GmbH
asvin is a Stuttgart-based cybersecurity company specializing in Cyber Threat and Risk Intelligence for connected products, industrial infrastructures, and complex supply chains. Through AI-powered analysis, context-based risk assessment, and automated CTI reports, asvin helps organizations identify threats at an early stage, prioritize risks, and efficiently meet regulatory requirements.
chargeIQ GmbH
chargeIQ specializes in the straightforward management and automated billing of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, the company provides accessible, user-oriented software that enables efficient and uncomplicated management of private and semi-public charging infrastructure across various use cases. chargeIQ's modular platform offers the freedom to choose hardware, software, and operating models without being tied to proprietary systems.
Contact:
Email: hello@chargeiq.de