What is Monta’s Public API
With Monta's Public API, you're no longer stuck with limited access to your EV charging data or a divide between the data and systems and tools you rely on at home. These limitations not only interfere with your personal experience but also undermine the broader mission of facilitating a successful green energy transition.
Monta’s Public API is designed for a new era of EV charging customisation. It connects your data from your Monta-integration – such as Charge Points, Charges, Vehicles – to any system of your choice. Adapt your EV charging experience to your unique needs and conditions at home with Monta’s Public API.
The problem
The solution
Who is it for?
What Monta Public API can do for you
Automated Monta Charger Integration
Seamlessly integrate your Monta-powered home charger with your preferred smart home platform, and automate charging based on conditions like sun level, house meter value, etc.
Vehicle-to-Home Integration
Coming soon!
Connect your Monta-integrated vehicle to your preferred smart home platform, and use its data to control your home automation – for instance, trigger a red light if your vehicle battery is below 20%.
Visualize Charge Transactions
Import and visualize your charge transactions in your smart home platform to gain a deeper understanding of your costs and consumption trends.
Empowerment via Monta’s Public API
With Monta’s Public API, you are in charge. Harness your data to create the integrations and automations that best serve your needs and actively contribute to the energy transition. After all, it's your data, and you should be the one to dictate its use.
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FAQ
Is Monta's Public API free to use?
Yes, Monta's Public API is free to use. We are committed to democratising EV charging and believe that providing a Public API is a vital step in achieving that mission. Our aim is to empower users and make EV charging more accessible to all.
Are there any established integrations that everyone could benefit from (e.g. integration with Home Assistant)?
Yes, Monta has plans to provide established integrations that can benefit a wider range of users. For example, they are working on an integration with 'Home Assistant', a popular smart home platform. This means that anyone using 'Home Assistant' will be able to effortlessly connect with Monta, regardless of their technical expertise. Stay tuned for more updates on these integrations.
What prerequisites do I need to fulfill in order to use the Public API?
Have Monta installed on your charge point: Make sure you have Monta's software installed and functioning on your EV charge point.
Identify the tools, appliances, or systems you want to integrate or automate: Determine the specific tools, appliances, or systems that you wish to integrate with Monta's Public API and have a clear understanding of how you want them to interact.
Familiarity with API calls: Basic knowledge and understanding of making API calls will be neccesary in effectively utilizing Monta's Public API.
How do I access Monta's Public API?
Do I need to be a developer to use the Public API?
What is the difference between Monta's Partner API and Public API?
Discover more features
Public API
Monta’s Public API facilitates a customised EV charging experience by bridging your EV data with any home system, fostering personal convenience and supporting the green energy transition.
OCPP
Modern, smart charging devices are connected to the cloud. Connecting charge points to Monta is easy and secure because of Monta's compliance with Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP).
Sponsored Charging
Employees can charge at home on their company account, thereby avoiding the need to receive money on slow intervals.
SmartCharge
Set charge point to only charge at times when conditions are met, such as low electricity price, low CO2, or high amount of renewable energy.