Automotive API Profile

HERE – Maps API

Location, navigation

Discovery fit

Overview & Use Cases

Location, navigation

Provider

HERE

Typical use cases

Add maps to dealer websites with EV charging data, implement truck routing for commercial vehicles, show traffic patterns near dealer

Key strengths

Strong for EV and truck routing; detailed truck attribute data; OEM-grade quality; competitive for commercial vehicles

Limitations and watchouts

Steeper learning curve; smaller developer community than Google; HERE account required

Developer details

Technical Profile

Protocols

rest

Authentication

api_key

Data formats

Base URL

https://api.here.com

REST base path

Integration complexity

medium

Endpoint summary

Map display, geocoding, routing, traffic, places, EV charging stations, truck attributes, landmark data

Rate limits and versioning

Rate limits: Free tier for evaluation; paid plans start at $90/month; volume-based pricing for production

Versioning:

What it connects to

Coverage & Integration Fit

Systems supported

analytics

Data objects covered

Supported regions

North America

Comparable APIs

Google Maps, Mapbox, TomTom

Implementation notes

Build support

Webhooks, Specs & Developer Tools

Webhook support

True

Webhook events

SDK and library links

Status page

Risk review

Security & Compliance

PII handling

may_contain_pii

Security certifications

Audit logging

False

Data retention

Security notes

Enterprise-grade data security

Editorial signals

Directory Assessment

Editor rating

Maturity score

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