Smartcar’s EV battery capacity API is now widely available in the U.S.

We’re proud to announce that the Smartcar EV battery capacity API is now widely available in the United States. New and existing Smartcar customers can now use this API endpoint to retrieve the total capacity from an electric vehicle.

Smartcar is the leading developer platform for mobility businesses. Car sharing, auto insurance, and electric utility companies use our APIs to connect directly to their customers’ vehicles. Our battery capacity API is especially useful for utility providers and EV charging networks that want to know important information about their customers’ EVs and automatically charge vehicles at the best times.

How our customers are using the battery capacity API

The U.S.-based EV data platform FlexCharging is already using the battery capacity API in its managed charging solution for electric utility providers. FlexCharging has been using Smartcar to read the state of charge (SoC) from electric vehicles and charge them at optimal times to reduce peak demand. The company is now able to know the exact capacity of each vehicle’s battery and offer even more precise charging features.

The U.S.-based demand response management system company Emulate has been using the battery capacity API in their solution for utilities as well. Emulate’s algorithms allow utilities to flexibly control their customers’ EV charging via an intuitive battery interface. The company utilizes the Smartcar platform to connect to electric vehicles, retrieve battery- and charging-related information, and control charging to best balance EV charging load.

How to get started

• If you aren’t a Smartcar customer yet and would like to start using the battery capacity API, explore our pricing plans and schedule a free demo with our team.
• If you are already a customer, feel free to integrate the new API endpoint into your product today.
• Please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Success team if you have any questions, feedback, or just need help getting started.