IoT Data

Overview

The IoT API provides real-time and historical vehicle data, including location tracking, status updates, history, valuations, remote access features, and more. Integrate seamlessly with automotive commerce operations, leveraging data and AI to enhance vehicle buying and selling processes.

Use Cases

Virtual Dealership & Commerce Integrations: Facilitate the complete digital transformation of car sales via connected vehicle data for transparent listings and real-time transaction capabilities on online dealer platforms.
Predictive Maintenance: Get analytics to predict maintenance needs before issues arise, scheduling service proactively to minimize downtime and extend vehicle life.
Insurance Underwriting: Utilize telematics and driver behavior data to create personalized insurance policies, reducing risks and premiums based on actual driving patterns. Usage-based insurance models are a growing demand, leading to new pricing models and risk management solutions.
Pricing & Valuations: Receive competitive purchase offers for a vehicle based on its VIN. Streamline the sale process with real-time valuations.

Capabilities	Description
Location	Retrieve the current geographical location of the vehicle, detailed by latitude and longitude.
Odometer	Access the vehicle’s current odometer reading, providing insights into vehicle usage.
Lock & Unlock	Control vehicle access remotely by locking or unlocking the doors through the API.
EV Battery	Monitor the battery status of electric vehicles, including the current charge level and range.
EV Charging	Manage the charging process of electric vehicles, with commands to start and stop charging.
Fuel Tank	Check the current level of the fuel tank to gauge how much fuel is left and when a refill is necessary.
Tire Pressure	Obtain real-time data on the tire pressure for each tire, ensuring optimal driving conditions.
Engine Oil Life	Determine the remaining life of the engine oil to plan for necessary maintenance.
Vehicle Attributes	Retrieve detailed information about the vehicle, including year, make, model, and options.
VIN	Access the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for vehicle identification and registration.
Instant Firm Offers	Obtain real-time firm offers for selling vehicles with just a VIN.

Location

Retrieve the current geographical location of the vehicle, detailed by latitude and longitude coordinates.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "latitude": 37.7749,
    "longitude": -122.4194
  }
}

Odometer

Access the vehicle’s current odometer reading, providing insights into vehicle usage and maintenance needs.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "odometer": 50234 // value in miles
  }
}

Lock & Unlock

Control vehicle access remotely by locking or unlocking the doors through the API.

Lock

{
  "status": "success",
  "message": "Vehicle locked successfully."
}

Unlock

{
  "status": "success",
  "message": "Vehicle unlocked successfully."
}

EV Battery

Monitor the battery status of electric vehicles, including the current charge level and estimated range.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "batteryLevel": 80, // percentage of battery level
    "range": 250 // miles vehicle can travel with remaining battery
  }
}

EV Charging

Manage the charging process of electric vehicles, with commands to start and stop charging.

Start Charging

{
  "status": "success",
  "message": "Charging started successfully."
}

Stop Charging

{
  "status": "success",
  "message": "Charging stopped successfully."
}

Fuel Tank

Check the current level of the fuel tank to gauge how much fuel is left and when a refill is necessary.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "fuelLevel": 75 // percentage of fuel tank full
  }
}

Tire Pressure

Obtain real-time data on the tire pressure for each tire, helping to ensure optimal driving conditions and safety.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "frontLeft": 35,
    "frontRight": 35,
    "backLeft": 33,
    "backRight": 33 // pressure in psi
  }
}

Engine Oil Life

Determine the remaining life of the engine oil to plan for necessary maintenance and oil changes.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "oilLife": 60 // percentage of oil life remaining
  }
}

Vehicle Attributes

Retrieve detailed information about the vehicle including, year, make, model, year, options, and history reports.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "make": "Tesla",
    "model": "Model S",
    "year": 2022,
    "options": ["sunroof", "AWD"]
  }
}

VIN

Access the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for vehicle identification and registration purposes.

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186"
  }
}

Instant Firm Offers

Obtain real-time firm offers for selling vehicles with just a VIN.

{
  "vin": "1HGBH41JXMN109186",
  "year": 2022,
  "make": "Tesla",
  "model": "Model S",
  "mileage": 12468,
  "carvanaPrice": 29000,
  "carmaxPrice": 28750,
  "drivewayPrice": 30845,
  ...
}

Data

Guides

API Reference

Overview

Location

Odometer

Lock & Unlock

EV Battery

EV Charging

Fuel Tank

Tire Pressure

Engine Oil Life

Vehicle Attributes

VIN

Instant Firm Offers

​Overview

​Location

​Odometer

​Lock & Unlock

​EV Battery

​EV Charging

​Fuel Tank

​Tire Pressure

​Engine Oil Life

​Vehicle Attributes

​VIN

​Instant Firm Offers

Overview

Location

Odometer

Lock & Unlock

EV Battery

EV Charging

Fuel Tank

Tire Pressure

Engine Oil Life

Vehicle Attributes

VIN

Instant Firm Offers