Solutions Telematics API for connected vehicles Manufacturer data (OEM)
OEM data: the most reliable source for managing your vehicle fleet.
Echoes connects directly to car manufacturers’ official APIs to provide you with vehicle data straight from the source. Certified odometer readings, engine diagnostics, manufacturer alerts, fuel consumption, and location: the same data you’d get from an authorized dealership, available in your dashboard in real time.
How does Echoes access your manufacturers’ OEM data?
Direct connection to manufacturer APIs
Echoes has integrated the APIs of more than 30 automakers operating in the European market. When a vehicle in your fleet is registered on the platform, Echoes establishes a secure connection with the manufacturer’s system and begins to retrieve data in real time without the need for any equipment installation or vehicle downtime.
Standardized data, regardless of brand
Every manufacturer uses its own data formats and nomenclatures. Echoes standardizes all this information into a unified schema: the same structure, the same units, and the same terminology for a Renault, a Volkswagen, a Stellantis, or a BMW. Your teams work with a consistent format, regardless of the diversity of your fleet.
Certified, time-stamped, auditable data
Unlike data from OBD devices or manual readings, OEM Echoes data is officially certified by vehicle manufacturers. Each data point is time-stamped at the source, ensuring its legal validity and acceptability for your audit, internal control, or regulatory reporting processes.
What OEM manufacturer data is available through Echoes?
| Category | Data | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle identification | VIN, make, model, model year, fuel type, color | Static |
| Mileage | Manufacturer’s official odometer | Daily / real-time |
| Location | GPS, trip history, last known location | Real-time |
| Energy | Fuel level, battery level, remaining range, kWh/100 km | Real-time |
| Diagnostics | OBD error codes, warning lights, engine alerts | Events |
| Maintenance | Next service, maintenance intervals | Events |
OEM Manufacturer Data vs. GPS Unit Data: Why the Difference Is Fundamental.
| Category | OEM data (Echoes) | Third-party GPS unit |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Official manufacturer | Aftermarket sensor |
| Mileage reliability | Certified odometer | GPS approximation |
| Installation | None | Vehicle mounting |
| Detectability | Hard to detect | Detectable / neutralizable |
| Official diagnostics | Yes, manufacturer codes | No |
| EV data | Battery, range, exact kWh | Approximate or missing |
| Maintenance | None | Replacement, updates |
What are the benefits of choosing Echoes?
30+
car manufacturers connected in real time
0
units to install on your vehicles
100%
official manufacturer data
Frequently asked questions
What is a vehicle’s OEM data?
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) data refers to information generated directly by a vehicle’s official onboard system, as designed by the automaker. It includes odometer mileage, diagnostic codes, engine warnings, battery level, and all information accessible via the manufacturer’s official APIs. This data is certified, time-stamped, and has greater legal standing than data from third-party sensors.
How does Echoes access OEM data without a box?
Echoes uses the connected APIs provided by automakers as part of their vehicle data programs. As soon as a vehicle is registered on the Echoes platform with the owner’s consent, a connection is automatically established with the automaker’s system — without the need to physically install any equipment on the vehicle.
Which car manufacturers are covered?
Echoes is connected to more than 30 automakers in the European market, covering the vast majority of vehicles registered after 2018. The major automakers included are the Volkswagen Group, Stellantis, the Renault Group, the BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and Toyota. Contact us to verify the exact compatibility of your fleet.
Is OEM data compliant with the GDPR?
Yes. The Echoes architecture is designed to comply with the GDPR. Collecting OEM data requires the vehicle owner’s consent. The rights of access, rectification, and erasure are guaranteed. Every connection is logged, and data can be revoked at any time via the platform.
Do OEM data work for electric vehicles?
Yes, and that’s precisely where they offer the most value compared to third-party solutions. OEM data allows you to track the actual battery level, remaining range, energy consumption in kWh/100 km, and charging history for every electric vehicle in your fleet — with the manufacturer’s precision.
Switch to data straight from the source.
The same data as an authorized dealership, in your dashboard.