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Nio offers API interface for external applications
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio is opening up to external applications and has introduced a so-called Vehicle API (Application Programming Interface). The interface promises seamless interaction between the vehicles and software applications from third parties. The interface is available for all models in Europe and aims to provide more flexibility and improved vehicle management. Additionally, they advertise better data privacy control by allowing users to decide and approve which specific data is shared with individual partners.
To optimally integrate vehicles into third-party ecosystems, partner companies and developers can connect with them to exchange vehicle data. This, in turn, binds the manufacturer's smart systems even more closely to users' digital lives and supports optimal user experiences.
Seamless integration without additional hardware
Users can connect their vehicles with home energy systems and travel planning apps and simultaneously benefit from the seamless integration with their preferred third-party ecosystems for smart charging, tax-compliant logbooks, or fleet management—without additional hardware. Users simply open the platform of the third-party ecosystem, add their vehicle, log in with their Nio account, and confirm the connection.
"The Vehicle API underscores our commitment to a user-centered ecosystem that combines innovation and accessibility," explains Marius Keil, Lead Product Experience Manager at the ambitious brand.
The interface is intended to be more than just a tool, but also an "invitation to developers, companies, and users," according to Keil. He speaks of a "user-oriented approach to data privacy."
Pilot Project: Enode and TRONITY Test NIO Vehicle API
As the first NIO partners, Enode and TRONITY are testing the Vehicle API. Enode specializes in connecting energy systems with smart devices and electric vehicles, thereby enabling efficient energy management, optimized charging, and greater sustainability. By integrating vehicles with their own energy providers and smart home ecosystems – such as Fjordkraft, E.ON, TotalEnergies, Ostrom, or Amp X – users can utilize smarter, more environmentally friendly solutions through connectivity. Extensive testing in Germany and Norway is promised by the provider to ensure that the solution is tailored to regional needs. At the same time, NIO can adapt to the changing energy market, explore new opportunities, and continue to develop functions that maximize benefits for users.
"We believe that users should be at the center of the energy transition. Enhanced interoperability, allowing them to exchange their data securely and seamlessly, is crucial to this," says Thorvald Thornses, CRO at Enode.
The integration with TRONITY was also developed in Europe. It offers users, such as fleet managers, a hardware-free platform to access and manage NIO vehicle data. The sought-after add-in simplifies the management of electric vehicles for both private and commercial users with features like battery monitoring, tracking charging costs, and providing a tax-compliant digital logbook.
```Translated automatically from German.
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