CARUSO and Polestar open fleet access to EV telematics data

CARUSO Dataplace and Polestar have partnered to make embedded vehicle data from Polestar EVs available to business customers through a secure API on CARUSO’s platform. The move gives fleet operators standardized access to live vehicle, charging, maintenance and safety data for fleet management, sustainability reporting and more.

Why it matters: - The partnership gives B2B fleets access to Polestar telematics without adding extra hardware. - Fleet operators can use the data to improve charging planning, cut downtime, automate mileage-based processes and strengthen ESG reporting. - The integration also supports vehicle security, driver safety and shared-mobility oversight.

What happened: - CARUSO Dataplace announced a strategic partnership with Polestar on June 30, 2026. - The agreement makes Polestar’s embedded vehicle data available to business customers through CARUSO’s platform and a secure API integration. - Fleet managers, mobility providers and enterprise partners can request access to a standardized vehicle data portfolio. - CARUSO positioned the service as available through its neutral, OEM-agnostic marketplace.

The details: - The integration covers six data areas: location and movement, energy and charging, mileage and usage, vehicle status and safety, climate and comfort, and security and perimeter status. - Location and movement data include real-time GPS position, heading, speed and altitude. - Energy and charging data include state of charge, estimated range, power and charging time. - Mileage and usage data include odometer and trip-meter readings. - Vehicle status and safety data include service intervals, tire pressure and brake-fluid alerts. - Climate and comfort data include cabin temperature, seat heating and preconditioning. - Security and perimeter data include lock status and the position of doors, windows, hood and tailgate. - Fleet charging data can support smarter fleet-wide scheduling and help avoid range anxiety. - Maintenance data can shift fleet servicing from reactive work to predictive maintenance. - Real-time tire-pressure and service-interval data can reduce unexpected downtime. - Consumption and trip data can feed carbon-footprint calculations and ESG reporting. - Speed, location and security data can support driver safety and duty-of-care programs. - Mileage data can automate expense reimbursement. - Perimeter-status data can support car-sharing operations without extra equipment. - CARUSO said its OEM-agnostic platform lets multibrand fleets access data from multiple automakers through a single integration, reducing technical complexity. - Access is governed by consent and privacy frameworks that keep owners and operators in control. - Business customers can review fleet use cases in CARUSO’s fleet management overview.

Between the lines: - The deal reflects growing demand for standardized vehicle data in corporate mobility and fleet operations. - CARUSO’s role as a neutral marketplace may make it easier for fleet customers to avoid one-off integrations with each automaker. - Polestar gains another route into business fleets, a segment where data services can deepen customer value beyond the vehicle itself. - The emphasis on consent and privacy shows how connected-vehicle data deals continue to balance utility with control.

What's next: - Fleet customers can begin evaluating use cases and requesting access through CARUSO. - The partnership may expand Polestar’s role in data-driven fleet management as more operators look for EV-specific tools. - CARUSO is likely to use the integration to reinforce its multi-OEM data platform for business clients.

The bottom line: - Polestar fleet customers now have a single, standardized path to use embedded EV data for operations, compliance and sustainability work.