# Pwn2Own Automotive 2026: Hackers Earn Nearly $1 Million Exploiting 66 Zero-Days in Tesla, EV Chargers

*2026-01-22 14:32 UTC · Technology · 1 min read*

> Security researchers earned $955,750 exploiting 66 zero-days in Tesla and EV charging systems at Tokyo hacking competition.

Security researchers have earned nearly $1 million in just two days at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026, exploiting 66 zero-day vulnerabilities in Tesla infotainment systems, EV charging stations, and automotive navigation receivers.

The competition in Tokyo has seen dramatic results. Synacktiv successfully chained two vulnerabilities—an information leak and out-of-bounds write—to fully compromise the Tesla Infotainment System, earning $35,000. Team Fuzzware.io leads the leaderboard with $213,000 after hacking multiple charging stations including the Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150, ChargePoint Home Flex, and Grizzl-E Smart 40A.

Day one yielded $516,500 across 37 zero-days, while day two added $439,250 from 29 more exploits. Targets included Sony, Alpine, and Kenwood multimedia receivers, plus charging infrastructure from Alpitronic and Autel. Vendors now have 90 days to patch before public disclosure.

## Sources

- [bleepingcomputer.com](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tesla-hacked-37-zero-days-demoed-at-pwn2own-automotive-2026/)
- [bleepingcomputer.com](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-29-zero-day-vulnerabilities-on-second-day-of-pwn2own-automotive/)
- [helpnetsecurity.com](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/22/pwn2own-automotive-2026-vulnerability-disclosure/)

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