Tesla Chargers Take a Beating: Hackers Bag $129K at Pwn2Own 2025!

Tesla’s Wall Connector charger was in the spotlight at Pwn2Own Automotive 2025, with researchers earning a whopping $129,500 for their exploits. One team even snagged the maximum $50,000 for crashing the device. With more attempts on the horizon, Tesla’s chargers are charging up some serious prizes!

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Published: January 23, 2025 12:53 pmAdded: January 23, 2025 at 5:02 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Pwn2Own Automotive 2025: Where hackers get rich quicker than a Tesla on Ludicrous Mode! Who knew EV chargers could be such cash cows? Forget the stock market, folks, the real money is in zapping electric cars into submission!

Key Points:

  • Day two of Pwn2Own Automotive 2025 saw $335,500 awarded, bringing the total to $718,250.
  • $129,500 was earned for successfully hacking Tesla’s Wall Connector chargers.
  • The top prize of $50,000 went to a team for crashing the Tesla Wall Connector.
  • Additional significant rewards went to Wolfbox, Phoenix Contact, and Autel for EV charger exploits.
  • No attempts were scheduled for hacking Tesla vehicles despite a hefty $500,000 reward potential.

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