What exactly is the BAT-BMS app that is stopping e-rickshaws in the middle of the road within seconds? Here are the details.
BAT-BMS App: Have you seen the viral videos on social media where people stop moving e-rickshaws in the middle of the road with just a single click on their phones? If so, find out the reason behind it here.
BAT-BMS App: Certain videos are currently going viral on social media showing people stopping moving e-rickshaws in the middle of the road using their phones. Yes, some social media users claim that by using this app, they can switch off the battery of a nearby e-rickshaw and bring it to a halt in mere seconds. What exactly is this BAT-BMS app, and how does it manage to stop a moving e-rickshaw? Let’s look at the details.
Videos circulating on social media show individuals allegedly opening the BAT-BMS (Battery Management System) app on their smartphones to stop e-rickshaws or electric scooters traveling nearby. They connect to the e-rickshaw via Bluetooth within the app, which offers an option to switch off the battery. As soon as the battery is turned off, the e-rickshaw automatically comes to a stop.
What is the BAT-BMS app?
BAT-BMS stands for Battery Management System; it is a Chinese app. It functions as the "brain" of an electric vehicle, offering features to control battery temperature, voltage, and charging. Surprisingly, many electric vehicles sold in India use Chinese BMS circuits for battery management, allowing users to connect this app to the vehicle and switch it off. This system operates within a range of 10 to 15 meters.
BAT-BMS नाम के एक चीनी ऐप को लेकर सोशल मीडिया पर दावा किया जा रहा है कि यह ब्लूटूथ के माध्यम से आसपास मौजूद ई-रिक्शों के BMS (Battery Management System) से कनेक्ट हो जाता है।
— Mr. Rumi (@Mahsar_khan) July 1, 2026
लोग दावा कर रहे हैं कि किसी भी ई-रिक्शे की सप्लाई को ब्लूटूथ से ऑन/ऑफ किया जा सकता है।
क्या ये संभव है? pic.twitter.com/HpswKL3ju2
Many e-rickshaw drivers are facing difficulties due to such antics and mischief by people. In light of this, the government has now ordered the removal of this app from the Google Play Store and the App Store.
Password Required
However, another report claims that a password will now be required to turn off the battery via the BAT-BMS app. Although this specific app has been secured, there are still other apps available that offer similar functionality—such as the Epoch Li-ion app.
