IT Forensics · Car
Forensic analysis of EV charging history – Forensic reconstruction of electric vehicle charging sessions
Electric vehicles usually record the time, duration and, in some cases, the location of completed charging sessions, often supplemented by details of the amount of energy charged and the charging point used.
This charging history may be of forensic relevance in reconstructing a vehicle’s whereabouts and usage at a specific point in time.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
The examination is, as a matter of principle, carried out exclusively on a forensic copy, a forensic image or a data source captured in a technically equivalent manner that preserves the integrity of the evidence. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its integrity.
Our services
We retrieve and analyse the charging history stored in the vehicle and incorporate documented charging events into the investigation, categorising them by time and, where available, by location.
Typical areas of application
How an EV charging history analysis works
Once the data has been backed up, the charging history stored in the vehicle is extracted and organised chronologically. Where available, location data is cross-referenced with other data sources.
Why is the analysis of EV charging history relevant from a forensic perspective?
Charging sessions often provide precise time and, in some cases, location data, which can usefully supplement other data sources for reconstructing movement patterns.
The documented charging history may also be relevant when determining the actual use of a company or pool vehicle.
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LanCologne – Vehicle IT Forensics, Cologne
Do you require a professional forensic investigation into „forensic analysis of EV charging history"? LanCologne can assist you in securing digital evidence in a manner that stands up in court, as well as in the transparent analysis of relevant vehicle data.
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