Modern electric cars are no longer just vehicles they are rolling computers. Packed with cameras, sensors, software and constant connectivity, connected cars promise safer, more convenient driving. But they also raise a sensitive question: what happens to all that data? As concerns grow across Europe, some countries are already restricting Chinese-branded electric vehicles from military sites and critical infrastructure. In this episode, REV reporter Kevin Tschierse visits NIO’s Smart Driving Technology Center near Berlin and speaks with EU policymakers, engineers and cybersecurity experts to understand where the real risks lie and where fears may be overstated. This story isn’t about banning technology, but about regulating it. As Europe debates cybersecurity rules, data sovereignty and software transparency, connected cars could become either a security liability or a competitive advantage. #ConnectedCars #ElectricVehicles #Cybersecurity #ChinaEVs #FutureOfMobility #AutomotiveTechnology #DataPrivacy #SmartDriving #EUMobility #nio 3. Chapters 00:00 – Parking Assist and the Rise of Connected Cars 00:15 – Why Chinese EVs Are Being Banned from Military Sites 00:34 – Cars as Computers: A New Security Reality 01:06 – How Much Data Does Your Car Really Collect? 01:26 – Inside NIO’s Smart Driving Tech Centre in Europe 02:05 – Sensors, Cameras and Automated Driving Explained 02:44 – Who Controls Vehicle Data — and Where It Goes 03:13 – Living with Always-Connected Convenience 03:35 – Europe’s Cybersecurity Rules for Connected Vehicles 04:10 – How Carmakers Address Privacy and Data Storage 05:05 – Cybersecurity Experts on Real-World Threats 06:23 – Spying Fears vs Evidence: What’s Proven — and What’s Not 06:37 – Risk-Based Rules Instead of Blanket Bans 07:34 – The Future: Innovation, Security and Trust in Mobility ► Liked the video? Let us know by giving us a thumbs up! ► Want to see more? Make sure to subscribe ► Check our website: https://dw.com/REV REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show from Deutsche Welle