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Short answer: Electric buses manufactured in China, notably by Yutong and Golden Dragon, have been introduced in Sweden. They can be monitored and updated remotely by the manufacturer, which has raised concerns about cybersecurity and the fact that they could theoretically be “controlled” or controlled from China.

Key details
Yutong (China):

Yutong’s electric buses have been used in Norway and Sweden.

Investigations have shown that the manufacturer has access to operating systems and can make updates or stop the vehicles remotely.

This has raised debates about dependence on foreign technology and geopolitical risks.

Golden Dragon (China):

The company has supplied electric buses to Sweden, including for routes in Hälsingland.

These vehicles also have connected systems that allow for remote technical interventions.

Sweden’s reaction:

Authorities and transporters (such as SL – Storstockholms Lokaltrafik) have started to restrict purchases of Chinese buses.

The reasons given are: cybersecurity, data protection and suspicions about production conditions (e.g. forced labor).

Conclusion
The Chinese buses Yutong and Golden Dragon are the best-known examples of electric vehicles in Sweden that can be remotely controlled or controlled from China. Although they are officially used for public transport, the possibility of controlling them externally has raised serious questions about safety and autonomy.

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