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UK MoD Bans Chinese Electric Vehicles Over Espionage Risks

11/19/2025

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) warns officials of espionage risks from electric vehicles with Chinese parts and bans sensitive conversations or connections.
At RAF Wyton, staff must park cars with Chinese technology at least two miles from key buildings.
Some MPs call for shifting away from electric vehicles to protect national security, citing Chinese Communist Party laws requiring companies to aid state intelligence.

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) warns officials of espionage risks from electric vehicles with Chinese parts and bans sensitive conversations or connections.
At RAF Wyton, staff must park cars with Chinese technology at least two miles from key buildings.
Some MPs call for shifting away from electric vehicles to protect national security, citing Chinese Communist Party laws requiring companies to aid state intelligence.