Gasoline and diesel
The OBD2 port provides access to on-board diagnostics. Check the vehicle’s market, year and protocols, along with adapter support.
EVERY CAR HAS ITS OWN SETUP.
What about
your car?
Car AI relies on the information your vehicle can send. The model, powertrain and adapter determine the data you see in the app.
Hybrides
Combustion engine information and battery data are not always accessible in the same way. Charge data depends on your setup.
Electric vehicles
A specific interface may be needed. Battery information and accessible systems vary by manufacturer, model and adapter.
VOLKSWAGEN · CAR AI
The Golf GTE example
Featured vehicle
Volkswagen Golf GTE, plug-in hybrid
Data visible in the app
Fuel, charge, range and mileage in the app example.
What to check on your car
Year, generation, powertrain, adapter model and the data actually received.
The Golf GTE is an app example, not a compatibility certification for every generation. For another car, send these details to the team before choosing an adapter.
Prepare my connectionAn adapter suited to iOS
The ELM327 label alone does not describe an adapter’s quality or connection method. Check Bluetooth LE, iOS compatibility, supported protocols and sleep mode in its documentation. The 1996+ reference mainly concerns US-market light-duty vehicles; it is not a worldwide guarantee of Car AI compatibility.
EPA — understanding on-board diagnostics · See the setup guideYOUR SETUP MATTERS
Not sure about
your car?
Gather your vehicle details before asking our team. Compatibility needs to be checked against your exact model, phone and adapter.
See all requirementsPrepare my email
Opens your email app with these details. You can review the message before sending it.
Compatibility first. Connection next.
Find the port and follow the pairing steps for your adapter.