Software IoT Solutions for Electric Vehicles and Scooters

Explore how innovative IoT solutions help companies with fleet management and what benefits they bring. 

How is IoT used for EVs and e-scooters?

As micromobility and electric transportation gain popularity, IoT is becoming the foundation for smart cities and sustainable transportation. IoT is actively used by lots of companies for EVs and e-scooters to make them smarter and convenient to use. The core point here is to make them convenient for both customers to use and companies to manage. It becomes pretty simple to remotely control vehicles (lock/unlock), track their location and battery status, and collect usage and technical condition data for maintenance forecasting.

For electric vehicles, there are even more benefits and options to choose from. IoT allows integration with charging stations, improving the driver experience with autonomous features and adaptive control. This helps make the fleet safer while boosting efficiency. There are more detailed ways to apply it.

For e-scooters

• IoT devices are locked and unlock scooters remotely through a mobile app, simplifying access and improving security.
• Operators can track each scooter location via the electric scooter GPS tracker, battery status, and usage in real time.
• Monitoring trips, speed, and technical status helps plan further maintenance and lower repair costs.

For e-vehicles

• IoT sensors track battery charge, temperature, engine status, and other parameters, so companies can spot problems early.
• Electric vehicles can easily connect through IoT to locate stations, book charging, and handle payments. It’s an all-in-one solution that simplifies EV use. 
• IoT techs enable autonomous driving, adaptive cruise control, and other services that enhance driver comfort and safety.

What are the must-have IoT solutions for EVs and e-scooters?

Here are the main IoT solutions that ensure effective operation for e-scooters and e-vehicles.

For e-scooters:

• Electric scooter GPS tracker. Allow users to track the scooter location in real time, as well as remotely lock and unlock it via a mobile app. This option is more useful primarily for fleet vehicle owners to know where every scooter is right now to avoid losing them. 
• Battery status and speed sensors. Provide information about battery level and current speed, helping users plan their trips and avoid unexpected stops. It’s a handy option that is available via the mobile app. You can also add a notifications option to know when the battery will be off or when it needs to slow down the speed. 
• Smart locks and displays. Provide an additional level of security and convenience for users. This way, only the owner can unlock the scooter, which avoids its use by other people. 
• Usage data analysis. With analytics, you can collect and analyze trip data, optimize further fleet maintenance and management.

For e-vehicles:

• Battery status monitoring. Sensors monitor battery temperature, voltage, and charge, allowing potential problems to be identified that extend battery life. 
• Route planning and range estimation. Intelligent systems help drivers plan trips, taking into account battery status and road conditions. If there are some issues on a road or your battery isn’t enough to go to the destination point – your vehicle will tell you about this. 
• Integration with charging stations. IoT technology helps to find the nearest charging stations, reserve charging time, and make payments via a mobile app. Several actions can be done through a few clicks on your smartphone.
• Maintenance forecasting. Analysis of vehicle usage and condition data allows for timely planning of maintenance and repairs. E-mobility software collects and sends you current data on vehicle condition so you can make the right decisions and update your vehicle fleet on time.

Why is a real-time battery monitoring system so important for EVs and scooters?

A real-time battery monitoring system lets vehicle fleet owners track battery charge, temperature, and voltage right away. Basically, the battery it’s the heart of every e-vehicle. Its condition determines the overall e-scooters and EVs well-being. If you do not track the vital indicators on time, it can lead to serious damage. Implementing monitoring systems helps prevent accidents and unsafe riding conditions. 

Overall, this improves vehicle safety, prevents overheating and damage, extends battery life, optimizes battery efficiency, and helps catch technical problems in time.

Here are additional reasons why real-time battery monitoring matters for e-scooters and EVs:

• The system monitors voltage, current, temperature, and battery charge status. This way, companies on time detect potentially dangerous conditions such as overheating or short circuits. This helps prevent accidents and battery damage.
• Regular monitoring helps avoid overloading and excessive discharge, which can lead to battery degradation. And, accordingly, saving money down the line on batteries or vehicle replacements.
• With real-time data analysis, the system optimizes the EVs’ charging and discharging processes. That means the system will send notifications when certain e-vehicles need charging or if a complete shutdown is imminent. 
• Integration with cloud platforms and the use of ML algorithms allows you to predict battery status, identify potential issues, and provide timely maintenance. It also supports systems that track battery status and alert users when it’s time to recharge. 

How can the IoT enable predictive maintenance and reduce downtime?

Using sensors, IoT systems continuously monitor equipment status and can predict breakdowns before they happen. It works as follows. The system has certain standard values for the status of vehicles in different conditions. If certain indicators exceed their standard value, the system identifies this as a risk to the vehicle. This way, you know in advance where the system may fail, what needs to be repaired now, and how to plan further work.

It also helps plan maintenance budgets, reduce downtime, and make better use of resources. The latest McKinsey & Company research demonstrates that predictive maintenance reduces overall maintenance costs by 18–25% while cutting unplanned downtime by up to 50%, reducing costs and downtime.

What are the safety challenges of IoT-connected vehicles?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is primarily about safety and convenience in the e-vehicle sector. However, this also increases the number of potential threats from the third side. Nevertheless, there are always ways to solve all the potential risks or proven strategies to avoid them.

The main threats include cyberattacks on the remote control or critical vehicle functions, radio interference that can distort navigation, and attacks on sensors and AI systems. These are potential risks, but not always ones that businesses face all the time. The implementation of AI and IoT technologies requires a basic set of protections against third-party access to data. Like data encryption and regular software updates. The more reliable this system is, the safer your vehicle fleet is as well.  

Additional risks come from vulnerabilities in charging stations and battery systems, as well as insufficient user awareness of the security of connected vehicles. But there is a way out of this case. Run quick training to guide users on using EVs and highlight essential features and considerations. 

What benefits will e-scooter fleet operators get from the IoT?

First off, it’s a possibility to track vital metrics to see the whole picture about e-scooters’ current condition and to track their locations. Knowing these helps react on time to all unpredictable situations. 

From the tech side, IoT devices help predict wear and tear on parts and breakdowns before they become critical. This way, you reduce the cost of urgent repairs and increase the availability of e-scooters.

IoT systems are also good informers. They collect all the essential data about the fleet and provide recommendations directly to e-scooter fleet operators. Trip data analysis helps you determine where there is demand, where to move scooters, at what time, and how many are needed. 

Operators can see if there are free scooters, where they are located, and their battery status, and can quickly unlock them via the app. IoT e-scooters solutions also let you set virtual boundaries, limit speed in certain areas, and turn off or lock the scooter if the user leaves the permitted area. This promotes compliance, safety, and risk reduction all at once.

What is the role of over-the-air (OTA) updates in e-mobility?

IoT OTA updates are automatic software updates that electric cars or scooters receive via the Internet. This is similar to how your smartphone is updated; everything happens automatically. The main benefit of such updates is that you don’t have to go to customer service; the vehicle itself will install new updates that the manufacturer sends to all e-devices.  

Manufacturers can implement new features (such as updated driver assistance systems, interface updates, communication functions, etc.) even after the vehicle has been sold. A large number of cars can be fixed with OTA without replacing parts or sending them in for service. 

For a smooth update, the new software must be checked for compatibility with existing vehicle systems in advance. In addition, pay a lot of attention to creating a reliable and secure update infrastructure to avoid hacker attacks. The most important things are data encryption and authentication.

How can IoT data analytics optimize routes and energy consumption?

Analytics uses data on traffic, terrain (ascents/descents), speed limits, and congestion. The system processes the data and offers a more energy-efficient route. A study showed that eco-routing for electric vehicles reduced energy consumption by 10-14% compared to typical routes. Therefore, analytics really matters in the context of fuel economy and route optimization.

With IoT devices, drivers and operators can see all the crucial data the system collects. Like, where charging stations are, whether they’re busy, and how long it will take to charge. It makes route planning easier and keeps you moving without extra downtime.

What are the key differences between IoT solutions for EVs and scooters?

We’ve covered the following ones, which clearly explain the defining factor.

Insights from TRIARE experts on implementing IoT for EVs and e-scooters

At TRIARE, we believe that implementing IoT technology for e-scooters and electric vehicles is a go-to solution, especially for businesses that manage a fleet of vehicles. This tool helps optimize the whole fleet’s work and increase clients’ experience. It works the same way effectively for both the company that needs to track all the fleet activities and every item condition, and clients who can easily use the vehicles and get the most from the ride. 

What are the core advantages that make IoT implementation so essential? 

• IoT systems predict demand for vehicles, suggest optimal routes based on traffic and time of day, adjust prices depending on load, and help protect against fraud by tracking suspicious activity. 
• IoT sensors monitor battery status and maintenance, notifying users of the need for repairs to avoid breakdowns during use. 

As a great example of IoT implementation, the Scootes project we built for our client. Here, data from IoT controllers is integrated into the map, showing the availability of scooters, battery level, and trip history, and allowing users to quickly unlock vehicles via a QR code. Also, the system synchronizes with scooter technology, showing users the remaining battery capacity of available scooters and giving them an option to report any problem they might encounter. Today, the system works as it should and delivers a pleasant experience for all who rent e-scooters. 

Overall, TRIARE experts emphasize that custom solutions are better suited to specific business models and integration with IoT. So, it’s better to start from this. 

If you have ideas for managing e-scooters or EVs using IoT, we can help bring them to life. We know what works best and which approaches deliver the results you expect.

Conclusion

IoT software solutions for electric vehicles and scooters are becoming a key factor in the development of modern mobility. They bring a bunch of benefits, increase efficiency and safety, and open up new business opportunities. All in all, IoT promotes rapid innovation and resilience to market changes by enabling real-time adaptation of e-products and services.