Electric Vehicle & SmartCar Integration Update
We’ve retired the ability to add Electric Vehicles (EVs) via the SmartCar integration as we work towards a more seamless and enhanced experience for connecting EVs to the Emporia platform.
What This Means
Existing EVs: If you added your EV to the Emporia app before February 6, 2025, you will still have full access to your connected vehicle.
New EVs: The ability to add new EVs via SmartCar was removed in the 3.8.0 application release.
No Impact On Emporia Chargers: Emporia chargers operate with full feature functionality without EV/SmartCar integration.
Accessing EV Battery Information: While we revisit EV connectivity within the Emporia platform, you can continue to use your EV manufacturer’s app to view detailed battery information.
We’re excited about the future of EV integration and will share updates as new features become available.
Emporia Energy is committed to enhancing the functionality and user experience of our Level 2 EVSE EV Charger through smart technology and strategic partnerships. One such partnership is with SmartCar, which allows us to integrate advanced vehicle data into the Emporia app.
Overview of SmartCar Integration
The SmartCar API enables us to access critical data from various vehicle models, including:
EV Battery: Current battery status and level.
EV Charge Limit: Setting a limit to the charging percentage.
EV Control Charge: Starting and stopping the charging process.
This integration will eventually provide more advanced functionalities, such as charging up to a specific battery percentage, that are not possible through the standard J1772 or NACS connectors alone.
To see a list of SmartCar capable integrated vehicles, visit this page. Please note - your vehicle manufacturer will need to provide all three of the above listed functionalities in order to be available to integrate into the Emporia Energy platform.
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Ford API Limitations
It is important to note that Ford is currently limiting third-party access to its API, which affects the integration of Ford vehicles with the SmartCar API. Ford's transition to privatize their API and prevent unauthorized access has led to issues such as FordPass account lockouts for users of third-party apps, including those powered by SmartCar. Unfortunately this decision has been made by Ford and we are unable to provide additional clarification/reasoning as to why they've decided to limit access to your vehicle in this way.
Honda/Acura Limitations
Honda and Acura have requested that their vehicles do not integrate via SmartCar within the Emporia Energy app. Instead, they would prefer their vehicle customers utilize HondaLink/AcuraLink instead.
Full Capability Without SmartCar Integration
The Emporia Energy EV Charger is fully capable of delivering excellent performance even without the SmartCar integration. While the SmartCar integration enhances functionality, our EV Charger does not rely on it for its core operations. Therefore, even if your vehicle is not listed as compatible with SmartCar, you can still benefit from all the robust features and reliable performance of the Emporia Energy EV Charger.
For further assistance or questions, please contact our Customer Support team. We are here to help you get the most out of your Emporia Energy products.