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November 12th, 2025

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Polestar and BYD are now available on Smartcar!

We’re excited to bring compatibility for Polestar and BYD, expanding the number of brands on the platform to 45!To enroll vehicles from these brands, make sure you have them enabled for your application in the Dashboard.Once enabled, you can direct vehicle owners to connect their Polestar and BYD vehicles through the Smartcar Connect flow.For a list of data points supported for these brands, see the compatibility matrix.See important note about BYD’s login requirement.
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November 12th, 2025

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Upcoming Change to Webhook Payload Structure

Webhook VEHICLE_STATE payloads are being updated to include a status value for all signals. Previously, a status value was only passed for signals with errors.Example Payload:
    {
      "code": "location-preciselocation",
      "name": "PreciseLocation",
      "group": "Location",
      "body": {
        "latitude": 0,
        "longitude": 0
      },
      "status": {
        "value": "SUCCESS"
    },
This change will go live on November 17, 2025, at 11:00AM Pacific Time. Please ensure your webhook receiver is prepared to handle deliveries in this format.
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November 12th, 2025

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Extended Expiration Times for Vehicle Refresh Tokens

Starting November 12, 2025, Vehicle Refresh Tokens will expire 10 minutes after they are used to generate a new token set. This is an extension from the previous expiration time of 1 minute.For more information about access tokens, see Refreshing Access Tokens
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November 10th, 2025

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Verifying webhooks just got a lot easier!

When you verify a webhook, you’ll see a guided modal with a sample challenge string, copy-ready SDK snippets (Python, Node, Java, Ruby), and inline instructions for hashing the application_management_token plus challenge.When your server responds with your webhook verification, you’ll see the response that Smartcar received compared to the expected hash output.
If the verification fails, the new response tab surfaces the HTTP status, challenge string, expected hash output, and the payload Smartcar received so you can immediately compare and retry. This feedback loop removes trial-and-error, shortens onboarding for new teams, and ensures your webhook endpoint is producing the correct SC-Signature before you start ingesting production signals.Get started
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November 5th, 2025

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TypeScript Webhook Recipe Now Available

Deploy production-ready webhook receivers in minutes with our new TypeScript Webhook Recipe! This AWS serverless template provides everything you need to handle Smartcar webhooks at scale:
  • Complete Infrastructure: Lambda + API Gateway + SQS with AWS CDK
  • Built-in Validation: Automatic webhook verification and payload validation
  • Error Handling: Dead letter queues and retry logic for reliability
  • Production Ready: CloudWatch monitoring, IAM security, and auto-scaling
  • Developer Friendly: TypeScript types and comprehensive documentation
The recipe eliminates the complexity of building webhook infrastructure from scratch, letting you focus on your business logic. Perfect for new webhook implementations or teams wanting to deploy quickly without infrastructure overhead.Get started: Webhook Receiver Recipe Documentation | GitHub Repository
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September 18th, 2025

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Battery Capacity Selection in the Smartcar Connect Flow

When you request the read_battery permission and Smartcar detects multiple possible battery capacity matches for a vehicle, users will now be automatically prompted to select their battery capacity during the Connect flow.This streamlined experience eliminates the need for developers to prompt users or source the battery capacity selection from other sources. This step ensures that battery capacity data is available immediately after vehicle connection if Smartcar is not able to identify it.Read more about the User Selected Battery Capacity.
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September 15th, 2025

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Smartcar Partners with Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services GmbH!

We are excited to announce our partnership with Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services GmbH, expanding seamless access to connected vehicle data for developers and businesses across Europe.This integration enables developers to build innovative applications using data from Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including popular models such as the A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLA, GLC, and more.With this partnership, Smartcar customers can leverage secure, reliable, and real-time access to vehicle data for a wide range of use cases, from fleet management to mobility services.Read more about this partnership and its impact in our blog post.
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August 26th, 2025

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Introducing the new Smartcar Platform!

We are excited to announce the launch of the new Smartcar Platform, designed to provide a more reliable and efficient way to access vehicle data. With our new webhook integration and API, developers can now receive vehicle data at higher frequencies and with improved reliability.For all use cases, Smartcar can deliver data as it detects changes based on our new standardized Signal Schema while avoiding unnecessary polling. With over 80 signals available, developers can access a wide range of vehicle data to build innovative applications.Getting started with Smartcar is now even easier. Configure your app, Connect vehicles, and start receiving data via webhooks in just a few minutes.To get started with the new webhooks, check out our Getting Started guide and Webhook integration overview.These new features are now available to all new customers. Existing customers can reach out to their account manager or contact our support team at support@smartcar.com
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August 6th, 2025

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Smartcar Partners with Ford in Europe!

Smartcar is thrilled to announce our partnership with Ford in Europe, enabling developers to access vehicle data from millions of Ford vehicles across the continent.This upcoming integration will give developers seamless access to vehicle data from models including the Mustang Mach‑E®, E‑Transit™, Puma, Fiesta, and Kuga.Read more about this exciting partnership in our blog post.
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July 9, 2025

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Rivian Commands Now Available!

You can now use the Smartcar API to send commands—such as lock, unlock, and start/stop charge—to Rivian vehicles!When requesting command permissions (like control_security or control_charge), Rivian owners will be prompted to pair their phone with their vehicle. After successful pairing, your application will be able to issue commands to the connected Rivian.For step-by-step instructions, see our Rivian Bluetooth Pairing guide.
Note: Read data permissions (such as read_location or read_charge) do not require Bluetooth pairing. Smartcar mobile SDKs for iOS and Android are required for Bluetooth pairing.
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June 23, 2025

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Hyundai Lock and Unlock now available!

You can now lock and unlock Hyundai vehicles using the same standard Smartcar API. This new feature enables remote control of vehicle doors for supported Hyundai models, making it easier to build secure and convenient experiences for your users.For more details on how to use this capability, see our API reference.

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Webhook Logs Now Available in Dashboard

You can now view logs for your webhooks directly in the Smartcar Dashboard, alongside your API request logs. This update gives you greater visibility into webhook deliveries, making it easier to monitor, debug, and ensure successful integrations.To see your webhook logs in action, head over to the Smartcar Dashboard.
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June 10, 2025

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New Dashboard Overview Page

Our new Dashboard overview page offers a comprehensive snapshot of your application’s performance at a glance. Now, you can quickly visualize:
  • Total vehicle connections
  • New connections in the last 7 days
  • Request trends over time
  • Conversion rates
  • Top five vehicle brands connected to your application
This update is designed to help you monitor key metrics effortlessly.
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May 20, 2025

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Virtual Keys installation Is Now Supported in Connect

Smartcar now provides detailed steps for adding and managing Virtual Keys during the connection flow. Virtual Keys are required for third-party applications to issue commands to Tesla vehicles and are the preferred method for accessing data.
For more details, visit the Virtual Key documentation.
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May 9, 2025

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atHome signal is now available!

Smartcar now supports a new vehicle signal atHome that returns true or false if a vehicle is at the configured home location. This signal is currently available for Tesla vehicles capable of streaming via this endpoint.
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April 21, 2025

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Our New Support Features Are Live!

We’re excited to share that our new support experience is now available. These updates are designed to make it easier and faster to get the help you need through self-service tools, AI-powered assistance, and improved visibility into your support history.Customer Support Portal (Available to paid customers via the Smartcar Dashboard)Your new central hub for all support-related needs:
  • Browse the Knowledge Base for helpful articles, guides, and troubleshooting tips
  • Submit new support requests through a user-friendly form
  • View and update open tickets, track past communications, and receive timely updates
  • Get help fast with our AI-powered chat agent, available 24/7
Enhanced Slack Support (For eligible plans)Our upgraded Slack support includes:
  • AI-powered answers to common questions directly in your Slack channel
  • Ability to create and track support tickets without leaving Slack
  • One-click access to the Customer Support Portal
  • Real-time updates and faster response workflows
For more information about what’s included in your current plan, please reach out to your account manager or contact us at support@smartcar.com.For step-by-step instructions on how to use the new features, check out our documentation here.
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March 26, 2025

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Support for Single Sign-on (SSO)

Single Sign-On (SSO) is now available for teams on an Enterprise plan. To get started, reach out to your account manager to have it enabled. For implementation details and setup instructions, check out our SSO documentation.
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February 26, 2025

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User Selected Battery Capacity

Developers can now redirect vehicle owners to a Smartcar Connect url where they can select the battery capacity of their vehicle for cases where the battery capacity cannot be accurately determined. This can occur when vehicle owners purchase extension packs, or software upgrades specific to their vehicle. When a user selects an option, Smartcar will return this value with USER_SELECTED as the source.
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February 14, 2025

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Diagnostics Webhooks, DTSs, and System Status

Smartcar now provides Diagnostic Webhooks, DTCs, and System Status vehicle data for an initial set of brands with more brands added in the future.
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February 6, 2025

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Support for Simplified Chinese

Vehicle owners can now select Simplified Chinese as they go through the Smartcar Connect flow to connect their cars.
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January 30, 2025

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Tesla Telemetry API

Smartcar natively supports Tesla’s Telemetry API as the default mechanism for retrieving data from Tesla vehicles out of the box and without any configuration from developers. Tesla’s Telemetry API is the most efficient and effective way of gathering data from Tesla vehicles. It allows vehicles to stream data directly to Smartcar, eliminating the need to poll Tesla servers. This prevents unnecessary vehicle wakes and battery drain.
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January 10, 2025

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Smartcar MFA

When a vehicle owner attempts to login to their OEM Connected Services Account and they do not have MFA enabled, Smartcar customers can enable this feature to enforce MFA verification for extra security. If you don’t see this option in the Smartcar dashboard, contact support@smartcar.com to get access to this feature.
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January 6, 2025

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New Billing page in Dashboard

This new page provides more visibility and the ability to update your billing information, view past invoices, and view your plan features and available upgrade options.