Solutions Telematics API for connected vehicles
Telematics API for connected vehicles: comprehensive guide and use cases.
The future of corporate mobility hinges on data. A telematics API allows you to connect your information systems directly to vehicles, without the need for physical devices. Echoes provides a single gateway to centralize data flows from your connected vehicles, optimizing every aspect of your fleet management.
Optimization of operating costs
Reduce hardware and installation costs while gaining a more detailed understanding of each vehicle’s actual fuel consumption.
Proactive maintenance
Receive fault codes and maintenance alerts directly from the engine to prevent more serious breakdowns.
Real-time tracking
Track the location of your assets to reduce downtime and optimize delivery routes.
Key features and practical applications.
The Echoes API allows for the instantaneous reporting of critical metrics: fuel level, battery charge status (EV), manufacturer-certified mileage, and precise geolocation.
Use API data to intelligently manage the charging of your electric vehicles. Schedule charging sessions based on electricity rates and streamline the deployment of car-sharing solutions.
Real-time vehicle data
Optimization of electric vehicles
Development of new services
Security and GDPR compliance
Fuel, EV battery, certified mileage and location , through a single API
Data security and privacy issues.
Data protection and compliance
We guarantee that data collection complies with European regulations (GDPR). The use of secure APIs minimizes physical vulnerabilities compared to devices connected to the OBD port.
How do you choose the right telematics API?
Your API must meet three criteria: compatibility across multiple manufacturers, scalability to add new vehicles without requiring major technical changes, and access to clear developer documentation with expert support.
“One of Echoes’ key strengths is that the solution is consistent across our entire fleet, regardless of the vehicle model. We always know where it is, its condition, and what actions to take. This cross-functional approach is a real asset.”
EUROPCARDirector of Fleet Engineering, an Echoes customer company
Data that could be useful to you.
Vehicle information
VIN, make, model, year, color, fuel type, transmission type.
Fuel consumption & EVs
Vehicles charging, battery charge level, date of last charge, charge status, fuel level and consumption, low fuel alert, CO₂ emissions…
Detailed trips
Departure location, arrival location, travel time.
Telemetry
Odometer, mileage, engine condition, engine oil temperature, AdBlue level…
GPS tracking
Real-time tracking, start-up alerts, geofencing, interactive map…
Maintenance
Maintenance due dates, mechanical alerts…
What is a telematics API?
A telematics API is a software interface that enables different applications to communicate with one another to exchange vehicle data. It queries the original manufacturer-installed modem directly, standardizing raw data from various manufacturers.
The role of APIs in the connected ecosystem.
Leasing companies
Centralize your vehicle data and monitor your entire fleet in real time.
Rental companies
Track and manage your rental fleet using manufacturer data.
Logistics and transportation
Optimize routes, manage driver behavior, and monitor vehicle condition.
Corporate fleets
Manage your company fleet efficiently from a single platform.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are the costs associated with using a telematics API?
Unlike hardware-based solutions, there are no costs associated with purchasing or installing a device. The model typically relies on a pay-as-you-go subscription, which is far more cost-effective for modern fleets.
Can an API be used with non-connected vehicles?
No, the API requires the vehicle to have a factory-installed modem. For older vehicles, a hybrid solution may be considered, but the future of fleet management lies in native integration.
A single gateway to your connected vehicles.
All manufacturers, one data stream.