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OptivoTrack — OEM Cloud

Hardware-free fleet tracking

No OBD, no wiring, no workshop. Activate a vehicle by adding its VIN — data flows in directly from the manufacturer, in compliance with the EU Data Act.

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Why OEM Cloud

The data already exists. You just need to authorise access.

Modern vehicles produce first-quality telemetry — mileage, consumption, position, battery state — and send it to the manufacturer. Under the Data Act, you can request that data and nominate Optivo as third-party recipient. Nothing to install, nothing to maintain.

VIN-based activation · Zero hardware

How it works

From zero to live data in 4 steps

Activation goes through the manufacturer's portal or our team handles the request for you. In practice, from the moment you give us the green light, data lands in the dashboard within hours or a few days.

1

Send us VINs and manufacturer group

For each vehicle: VIN, model, manufacturer. The data on the registration document is enough. Works for mixed fleets too, group by group.

2

Confirm the owner's consent

Are you the owner or the operating lessee? Either way, you're the "user" under the Data Act. We help you collect the formal consent the manufacturer requires.

3

We activate the data flow with the OEM

We file the request through the manufacturer's portal or dedicated API. Typical turnaround: hours to a few days, depending on the group.

4

Live data lands in the dashboard

Position, consumption, real mileage, vehicle state. Fully integrated with the rest of your fleet — even if you have OBD or CAN bus on other vehicles.

OEM Cloud

Manufacturers we support

Optivo integrates with leading automotive groups to access fleet data directly from the manufacturer, with no aftermarket devices. Coverage grows month by month.

30+ brands across 12 automotive groups

Supported brands per group

Volkswagen Group

  • Volkswagen
  • Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
  • Audi
  • Skoda
  • SEAT
  • CUPRA
  • Porsche

Stellantis

  • Fiat
  • Peugeot
  • Citroën
  • Opel
  • Jeep
  • Alfa Romeo
  • Lancia
  • DS Automobiles
  • Maserati
  • Vauxhall

Renault Group

  • Renault
  • Dacia

BMW Group

  • BMW
  • MINI

Mercedes-Benz

  • Mercedes-Benz

Ford

  • Ford

Hyundai Motor Group

  • Hyundai
  • Kia

Toyota

  • Toyota
  • Lexus

Volvo Cars

  • Volvo

Polestar

  • Polestar

Tesla

  • Tesla

Nissan

  • Nissan

List growing continuously. If your manufacturer is not listed, talk to us in a demo: we can usually enable new integrations within a few weeks.

OEM Cloud vs aftermarket hardware

When OEM Cloud beats an aftermarket device

For modern natively-connected vehicles, OEM Cloud removes cost, time, and complexity compared to an aftermarket OBD device. The table below shows the practical differences.

Dimension OEM Cloud Aftermarket hardware (OBD)
Activation time Hours or a few days after consent Logistics + installation: 1-3 weeks
Upfront cost No hardware to purchase €80-200 per device + installation
Data quality Native manufacturer telemetry (real mileage, accurate consumption) Good but derived from OBD-II (some parameters estimated)
Maintenance Zero — the OEM updates onboard systems Device replacement, battery, accidental disconnections
Vehicle change Update the VIN from the dashboard Uninstall, reinstall, reconfigure
Scalability Linear, activate with a click Schedule installations, ship boxes, train workshops
Vehicle compatibility Post-2018 models from supported brands Almost any vehicle with an OBD-II port (older too)

OEM Cloud doesn't always replace OBD: for older vehicles, models not in the list, or specialised telemetry needs (multi-temperature, engine immobilisation), OBD and CAN bus remain the right choice.

Use case

Operating-lease fleet: the most common scenario

Aurora runs logistics for a pharmaceutical distribution company with 22 VW commercial vans (Crafter and Caddy) on a 60-month operating lease. The bundled telematics package covers basic GPS tracking — nothing more. For years, she ran the fleet on a spreadsheet plus an aftermarket OBD system installed at her own cost.

In early 2026 she revisits the setup. Between device cost (€140 each), installation, maintenance, and the dual source-of-truth issue with the onboard system, she works out she's spending around €5,500 a year just to get data that — with the Data Act in force — she can request directly from the manufacturer.

With OEM Cloud, she activates all 22 vehicles within three weeks. No workshop. No devices to manage. Data lands already normalised in the same dashboard she uses for deliveries. When a vehicle ends its lease, she revokes the VIN. When a new one arrives, she adds it. Clean and scalable — exactly what a fleet manager wants.

Compliance

All of this is possible thanks to the EU Data Act

Since 12 September 2025, EU Regulation 2023/2854 gives you the right to access your connected vehicle data and nominate a third-party recipient. OEM Cloud is the mode that exercises this right in practice — no hardware, no intermediaries, FRAND-compliant.

Learn more: what changes for your fleet

OEM Cloud FAQ

Frequently asked questions about OEM Cloud

Which manufacturers are supported today?
30+ brands across 12 groups: Volkswagen Group (VW, VW Commercial, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA, Porsche), Stellantis (Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, DS, Maserati, Vauxhall), BMW Group (BMW, MINI), Mercedes-Benz, Renault Group (Renault, Dacia), Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia), Toyota (Toyota, Lexus), Ford, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Tesla, Nissan. The list grows month by month.
How long does it take to activate a vehicle via OEM Cloud?
On average from a few hours to a few days after the owner consents. Timelines depend on the manufacturer: VW Group via its dedicated portal and Stellantis via Mobilisights are among the fastest. Less structured groups can take up to two weeks.
Does it work on leased vehicles too?
Yes — in fact it's one of the most common scenarios. In an operating lease, the user (your company) is recognised as the "user" under the Data Act. We help you check the contract and collect the formal consent the manufacturer requires.
How much does it cost compared to an OBD device?
OEM Cloud pricing is custom per vehicle and term, but generally comparable to an aftermarket OBD — with the upside of having no hardware to buy, install, or maintain. On fleets of 20+ vehicles the difference shows in the first year.
Data passes through the manufacturer's servers: is it secure?
Yes. The Data Act requires OEMs to apply security and data protection standards aligned with GDPR. Optivo only receives operational vehicle data (mileage, position, consumption, state) transmitted via encrypted APIs, stored under the same policies we apply to OBD-collected data.
What happens if I change vehicle or end the lease?
Update the VIN in the dashboard and the flow activates on the new vehicle. For the outgoing vehicle, revoke consent and the flow stops automatically. No physical operations, no uninstallation.
And if one of my manufacturers isn't on the list?
We can often enable new integrations with a few weeks of lead time, especially for established automotive groups. Tell us about your fleet in a demo: alternatively, you can use OBD or CAN bus mode for that manufacturer, all in the same Optivo system.
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