// Car Data API Comparison
Carstat API THE car data api

Carstat API vs CarsXE

Both Carstat and CarsXE expose vehicle data over a REST API and now advertise AI-agent / MCP workflows. Carstat's differentiation is engineering-grade specification depth — 250+ fields per configuration including EV battery chemistry, gross/net battery capacity, voltage, charging connectors, and WLTP/EPA range — alongside published global coverage across US, EU, Asia, and LATAM markets. CarsXE publicly advertises international support and a growing country list.

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Feature comparison

Capability
Carstat API
CarsXE
VIN decoding
Yes
Yes
Vehicle specifications
250+ engineering fields per configuration
Yes
Specification depth
Engineering-grade dimensions, drivetrain, towing, suspension, brakes, EV systems
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EV battery chemistry
Yes
Not found in public docs
Gross / net battery capacity
Yes
Not found in public docs
Charging connector types
Yes — CCS1, CCS2, CHAdeMO, NACS, Type 1/2
Not found in public docs
WLTP / EPA range support
Yes
Not found in public docs
NHTSA recalls
Yes
Yes
Crash-test safety ratings
Yes
No dedicated public ratings API found
Native MCP server for AI agents
Yes
Yes
Published global / international coverage
Global specs coverage (US, EU, Asia, LATAM)
International support advertised; 3 countries shown on specs page
Free trial
Yes
Yes — free trial advertised on product pages

Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Features, plan availability, MCP support, and market coverage can change — verify current details with each provider.

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