Smartcar API

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Smartcar is a connected-car API platform for retrieving vehicle signals, sending commands, and building integrations across energy, fleet, insurance, and mobility apps. Developers use SDKs and documentation to connect compatible vehicles and scale production integrations.

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Free access: Free plan includes one connected vehicle, three simulated vehicles, one-day log history, one application, and two integrations.
API access: Markets REST API reference, SDKs, and developer documentation for vehicle data and commands.

Is Smartcar API right for you?

A good fit for

Mobility, energy, and auto-service companies adding vehicle telematics without building OEM integrations themselves.

Before you choose

Build pricing is quoted per connected vehicle and application per month, with plan-specific signal limits and command quotas.

Overview

Smartcar positions itself as the API layer for connected vehicle data and control across multiple industries and integration types.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Signals and commands	Product menu separates vehicle signal reads and remote command APIs.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Compatibility lookup	Site offers brand, model, and year compatibility exploration for integrations.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Use cases	Homepage sections target EV charging, fleets, insurance, and consumer mobility apps.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Smartcar API pricing & plans

Free

Free plan listed at $0 with no credit card required.

Vehicles: 1 connected vehicle and 3 simulated vehicles
Applications: 1 application

Build

$1.99 /mo

Build plan shown starting at $1.99 per vehicle/application/month.

Scale: Up to 500 connected vehicles on Build tiers
Commands: 100 vehicle commands per month included

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Smartcar API used for?

Does Smartcar API have a free plan?

Free plan includes one connected vehicle, three simulated vehicles, one-day log history, one application, and two integrations.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Smartcar API cost?

The listed monthly price is $1.99 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Smartcar API through an API?

Markets REST API reference, SDKs, and developer documentation for vehicle data and commands.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Build pricing is quoted per connected vehicle and application per month, with plan-specific signal limits and command quotas.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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