Remotely control vehicles with Smartcar’s API

Empower your users to interact with their vehicles remotely — from locking doors to starting a charge — all through a single, unified API. No custom integrations. No fragmented data. Just powerful, secure control across dozens of automaker brands.

What are vehicle commands? Vehicle commands are remote actions you can perform on a car through software — like unlocking doors, starting a charge, or sending a destination to the vehicle’s navigation system. With Smartcar’s API, you can access these capabilities through a single integration that works across dozens of automaker brands. ‍ Whether you’re building a fleet platform, a delivery app, or a consumer EV experience, Smartcar makes it easy to interact with vehicles in real time — securely and at scale.

• **Start and stop charge: **Let drivers remotely begin or end EV charging sessions — ideal for energy management, fleet apps, or driver convenience.
• **Lock and unlock: **Secure or access vehicles from any location, enabling features like remote valet, contactless rentals, or user-initiated safety checks.
• **Control navigation: **Send destinations to the vehicle’s onboard navigation system — perfect for fleet routing, rideshare coordination, or mobile booking apps.
• **Control pin: **Set or reset the driver’s PIN for added vehicle security and custom access control.
• **Manage climate settings: **Let users precondition the cabin before departure — warming in winter, cooling in summer — improving comfort and battery efficiency.
• **Control trunk: **Open or close the vehicle’s trunk remotely — great for delivery, curbside pickup, or autonomous operations.

Commands for a variety of use cases

• **Lock and unlock: **Simplify vehicle handoffs, returns, and management for rental and car share fleets. Enable renters to unlock, start, or find vehicles without needing physical keys.
• **Send destination: **Send service center addresses, mobile technician routes, or roadside assistance locations directly to a customer’s in-vehicle navigation system.
• **Start or stop charge: **Smartcar’s EV commands let energy platforms remotely start or stop charging based on grid conditions or pricing models. Support demand response programs, optimize renewable usage, and provide customers with smarter home charging.

Features

• Remote Lock/Unlock: Secure or access vehicles from anywhere—ideal for car sharing, valet, or contactless rentals.
• EV Charging Control: Start or stop electric vehicle charging remotely to optimize energy use and driver convenience.
• Navigation Commands: Send destinations directly to the vehicle’s onboard navigation—perfect for fleet routing or service dispatch.
• Climate Preconditioning: Heat or cool the cabin before departure to enhance comfort and battery efficiency.
• Trunk Access: Open or close the trunk remotely—ideal for deliveries, curbside pickup, or autonomous operations.