Posts on 'X' from netizens depicting the application BAT-BMS, have gained widespread prominence on Wednesday. This Chinese application can allegedly switch on and switch of e-rickshaws through the use of Bluetooth, according to the claims in these videos.
पूरे ई-रिक्शा 'Tirrii' समाज में BAT-BMS ऐप की वजह से दहशत का माहौल बना हुआ है।
— Nilesh (@Drx_Nilesh7) July 1, 2026
BAT-BMS ऐप के जरिए आप अपने आस पास के ई- रिक्शा को ब्लूटूथ के साथ कनेक्ट कर उसे कंट्रोल कर सकते हैं।
अपने फोन से ही ई रिक्सा को बंद कर सकते है pic.twitter.com/dKHbfcWg8H
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Other users stated that the app works by connecting with an e-rickshaw's battery and then cutting off the vehicle's access to power from it.
⚠️ Chinese BAT-BMS App Can Reportedly Stop E-Rickshaws Mid-Ride
— Amit Amir Anthony (@AmitWorldPeace) June 30, 2026
The BAT-BMS app is developed by a company Shenzhen Grenergy Technology Co., Ltd.
Reports claim the BAT-BMS app can connect to unsecured e-rickshaw BMS units via Bluetooth and turn off the battery output, cutting… pic.twitter.com/tDiFmY6Soi
The Lallantop clarified that BAT-BMS cannot shut down auto rickshaws via a simple Bluetooth connection and that it requires a unique ID from each battery which needs to be entered in order for users to connect to it.
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BMS is the acronym used to describe the battery management system which handles all the fundamentals revolving around the battery pack, such as voltage, current and temperature.
Netizens also warned against using such an application as it may adversely affect the livelihood of e-rickshaw drivers and cause danger on the roads.
People are using it for fun.
— 𝓡𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓪𝓫 𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓶𝓪 (@RishabVermaR42) July 1, 2026
This can be dangerous and is harming the livelihood of these poor e-rickshaw drivers.
Please do not do this 🙏
A mobile app called BAT-BMS is going viral for allegedly connecting to nearby e-rickshaws and e-scooters. via Bluetooth and switching off… pic.twitter.com/81mU9eRruM
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