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# Drive API: Integrate EV charging network into the car

For OEMs, the in-car experience is a key differentiator. Drivers expect charging to be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle’s interface—just like navigation, media, or vehicle settings.

Drive API enables OEMs to integrate Plugsurfing’s EV charging network directly into the car dashboard.

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### **Display charging locations in the vehicle**

With Drive API, OEMs can access comprehensive EV location data, including:

* Station locations
* Connector types and power
* Prices
* Real-time connector availability

This data can be displayed directly on the vehicle’s map, giving drivers a clear overview of nearby charging options—without requiring a separate app.

### **Combine charging data with navigation**

The real value emerges when charging data is combined with the vehicle’s navigation system. OEMs can use static and dynamic location data to:

* Recommend suitable charging stations along a route
* Consider connector compatibility and charging speed
* Factor in real-time availability

This ensures drivers are guided to the most appropriate charging station—based on their vehicle, route, and charging needs.

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  Drive API can also be combined with Google Automotive Services (GAS) to display the Plugsurfing charging network directly within an Android-based in-vehicle system.
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### **Create a seamless in-car experience**

By integrating EV charging network data via Drive API, OEMs can offer a fully embedded charging experience within their own brand ecosystem. Drivers stay within the native vehicle interface, benefit from up-to-date charging information, and enjoy a smoother, more reliable journey. Drive API provides the foundation—OEMs define the experience.


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