# Source: https://smartcar.com/docs/help/research-fleet.md

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# Join the Research Fleet

Smartcar is the easiest way to integrate apps with cars, funded by [a16z](https://a16z.com/), [NEA](https://www.nea.com/) and [Energize Capital](https://www.energizecap.com/).\
We enable companies like [Uber](https://smartcar.com/blog/uber), [Lyft](https://smartcar.com/blog/lyft), [Emulate](https://smartcar.com/blog/emulate), [Bluewave](https://smartcar.com/blog/bluwave-ai), [Neowatt](https://smartcar.com/blog/revenue-for-energy-retailers), and [more](https://smartcar.com/customers) to monitor a car's battery state of charge, verify mileage, manage EV charging, and much more.

We are always expanding to new makes and models of cars and we'd love your help!

## What are we asking for?

Building and maintaining our APIs is a complex endeavor. Smartcar operates a research fleet of vehicles across brands, models, and geographies to ensure we can provide the best product possible. **This is where you come in**. We'd like your help with understanding real-world vehicle behaviors with your car and improve the quality of our platform. Understanding things like:

* Does your car’s odometer update in real-time?
* What's the amount of fuel/battery your car has remaining?
* What data and remote actions are available for your specific car's brand, model, year?

## Perks of being part of the Research Fleet

* 💰 You will receive \$250 for the 6 months that your car is part of the fleet
* 🧥 Smartcar swag
* 🙋 Assistance setting up your car's connected services

## Sign up

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## FAQs

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  <Accordion title="How and when will I get paid?">
    The Smartcar team will schedule a check to be sent to your preferred address if your car is verified to be eligible for the Smartcar Research Fleet.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What exactly will Smartcar do with my car?">
    Smartcar will use your vehicle to retrieve and verify key data points such as your odometer and fuel tank/battery level. The team will inform you of all data and actions they will retrieve from your vehicle and the schedule at which they will be performing the verification. No action will be perfomed remotely without your permission.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How can I opt-out of the program?">
    You may opt-out at any point without any explanation. We simply ask that you give us a heads up that you no longer wish to participate by reaching out to [support@smartcar.com](mailto:support@smartcar.com).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>