Comprehensive US Vehicle Data

US Car Models API.

Access comprehensive vehicle data for cars sold in the United States. Data sourced from the EPA's official fuel economy database (fueleconomy.gov) covers all passenger vehicles from 1984 to present, including fuel economy (city/highway/combined MPG), engine specifications, transmission details, and vehicle classifications.

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GET/v1/carmodelslive

query

Response200 OK · sample

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "count": 4,
    "filteredOn": [
      "year",
      "make",
      "model"
    ],
    "cars": [
      {
        "Make": "Acura",
        "CityMPG": "30",
        "CityELEC": "0",
        "CombMPG": "33",
        "CombELEC": "0",
        "Cyl": "4",
        "Displace": "1.5",
        "Drive": "Front-Wheel Drive",
        "Fuel": "Premium",
        "HighwELEC": "0",
        "HighwMPG": "37",
        "Trans": "Automatic (AV-S7)",
        "Size": "Large Cars",
        "Year": "2024",
        "Trim": "Integra",
        "Model": "Integra"
      },
      {
        "Make": "Acura",
        "CityMPG": "21",
        "CityELEC": "0",
        "CombMPG": "24",
        "CombELEC": "0",
        "Cyl": "4",
        "Displace": "2",
        "Drive": "Front-Wheel Drive",
        "Fuel": "Premium",
        "HighwELEC": "0",
        "HighwMPG": "28",
        "Trans": "Manual 6-spd",
        "Size": "Large Cars",
        "Year": "2024",
        "Trim": "Integra",
        "Model": "Integra"
      },
      {
        "Make": "Acura",
        "CityMPG": "26",
        "CityELEC": "0",
        "CombMPG": "30",
        "CombELEC": "0",
        "Cyl": "4",
        "Displace": "1.5",
        "Drive": "Front-Wheel Drive",
        "Fuel": "Premium",
        "HighwELEC": "0",
        "HighwMPG": "36",
        "Trans": "Manual 6-spd",
        "Size": "Large Cars",
        "Year": "2024",
        "Trim": "Integra A-Spec",
        "Model": "Integra"
      },
      {
        "Make": "Acura",
        "CityMPG": "29",
        "CityELEC": "0",
        "CombMPG": "32",
        "CombELEC": "0",
        "Cyl": "4",
        "Displace": "1.5",
        "Drive": "Front-Wheel Drive",
        "Fuel": "Premium",
        "HighwELEC": "0",
        "HighwMPG": "36",
        "Trans": "Automatic (AV-S7)",
        "Size": "Large Cars",
        "Year": "2024",
        "Trim": "Integra A-Spec",
        "Model": "Integra"
      }
    ]
  }
}

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How it works

US Car Models API

Official EPA fuel economy data
40+ years of vehicle data (1984-present)
City, highway, and combined MPG
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain specs

1
Send one request
A single authenticated GET with the location you care about — no SDK required.
```
GET /v1/carmodels?query=…
x-api-key: your_key
```
2
We do the aggregation
Each request pulls from multiple upstream sources and computes the derived fields for you.
3
Get clean JSON back
One structured object, typically under 200 ms — ready to render.
```
{ count, filteredOn, cars, … }
```

Start coding

Call it in your language.

Copy a working request, or install a typed SDK. Same endpoint, same key.

const res = await fetch("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/carmodels?make=Toyota&year=2024", {
  headers: { "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY" },
});
const { data } = await res.json();
console.log(data);

No code required

Wire it into the tools you already run.

Ready-made recipes for Zapier, Make, and n8n — trigger on an event, and the data lands where your team works.

Google Sheets

Vehicle Specs Lookup in Google Sheets

WhenNew row added in Google Sheets

ThenFetch car models for Make and Year in row → write Model, CombMPG, Cyl, Displace, and Trans back to the row

Slack

Vehicle Lookup Bot in Slack

WhenSlack slash command or message

ThenFetch car models for Make and Year → post count of results with Model, Trim, CombMPG, and Drive to Slack

Airtable

Vehicle Database in Airtable

WhenNew record created in Airtable

ThenFetch car models for Make and Year → update record with count, and populate linked records with Model, Trim, CombMPG, and Drive

Notion

Vehicle Research Database in Notion

WhenNew page created in Notion database

ThenFetch car models for Make and Year → update page with Model, Trim, CombMPG, Cyl, Displace, and Drive

Salesforce

Vehicle Specs on Salesforce Records

WhenNew lead created in Salesforce

ThenFetch car models for lead's vehicle preference → update lead with Model, CombMPG, Drive, and Size

GitHub

Vehicle API Test Results in GitHub

WhenNew issue created in GitHub

ThenFetch car models for test Make and Year → add count, Model names, and CombMPG values as issue comment

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Questions about the API

What vehicles are included in the database?

All passenger vehicles certified for sale in the US market from 1984 to present. This includes cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans from all major manufacturers. Data is sourced from the EPA's official fuel economy database.

How often is the data updated?

Vehicle data is updated weekly to include new model year vehicles as they receive EPA certification. New vehicles typically appear in our database shortly after their EPA fuel economy ratings are published.

Can I search by make, model, and year?

Yes! You can filter by make (manufacturer), year, and model. Use make alone to get all models from a manufacturer, add year to filter by model year, or specify all three for exact model details.

What fuel economy data is available?

Each vehicle includes city MPG, highway MPG, and combined MPG ratings. Electric and hybrid vehicles include equivalent MPG (MPGe) and electric range data where applicable.

Are electric vehicles included?

Yes! Electric vehicles include CityELEC, HighwELEC, and CombELEC fields for electric range and efficiency. Plug-in hybrids include both gasoline MPG and electric range data.

What engine specifications are provided?

Engine data includes cylinder count (Cyl), displacement in liters (Displace), and fuel type (Regular, Premium, Diesel, Electric, E85, etc.). Transmission type and number of speeds are also included.

Is this data available for international markets?

This API specifically covers vehicles sold in the United States with EPA fuel economy ratings. Specifications may differ for the same model sold in other markets.

How do I get data for a specific trim level?

Use the year, make, model, and trim parameters together to get data for a specific trim. Different trims of the same model often have different engine options and fuel economy ratings.

US Car Models API.

US Car Models API

Send one request

We do the aggregation

Get clean JSON back

Everything in a single call.

What developers build with it.

Vehicle Comparison Platform

Fuel Cost Calculator

Fleet Management System

Call it in your language.

One subscription, the whole comprehensive us vehicle data stack.

Wire it into the tools you already run.

Understand the data behind the API.

Understanding EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

Questions about the API

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