Mercedes-Benz AG

Milestone in the Multi-Billion Digitization Strategy

Mercedes-Benz AG

Milestone in the Multi-Billion Digitization Strategy

Development of one of the best connected car apps worldwide. Feature team contribution at its best: lighthouse case at the IAA 2019 and winner Automotive API of the API Awards 2020.

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Strategic Partnership

We develop Mercedes-Benz Connected Car Software since 2018

From the SDK used by all digital Mercedes-Benz products to key applications and Figma design consulting. 
Flagship case at the IAA 2019 & winner of Automotive API Awards 2020

Enabling full remote capabilites through the mobile app ecosystem

  • Vehicle Status

  • Battery and Charging

  • Tire Pressure 

  • ECO Coach

  • Logbook and Navigation

  • Vehicle search

Vehicle Status

Presenting all digital information and functions of Mercedes-Benz vehicles through a mobile application infrastructure. Including all driving information and the current status (range, maintenance, etc.). Extensive control and information display of the vehicle functions (climate control, doors, horn, etc.). Within this framework, the user also receives warning and security functionality, such as notifications in case of attempted theft or unlocked doors.

Battery and Charging

Through the connected car infrastructure, the user can view the current status of the battery and charging information. Making the Mercedes Me ecosystem ready for the exciting opportunities of E-Mobility and electric vehicles.

Tire Pressure 

Another module enables the real-time monitoring of the vehicles tires

ECO Coach

The Eco Coach App is a powerful, personalized driving coach designed to enhance efficient driving and charging habits. By analyzing your individual driving profile, the app provides tailored tips and recommendations to help you improve your driving style and optimize charging, ultimately benefiting the environment. With its smart insights, the Eco Coach helps extend battery life while considering various driving factors. Whether you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint or simply get the most out of your vehicle, the Eco Coach App is here to guide you every step of the way.

Logbook and Navigation

The Mercedes me Logbook App simplifies trip tracking by automatically recording all journeys and allowing quick trip categorization (business, personal, commuting) for tax-relevant reporting. It provides an efficient way to manage company car journeys, with easy export options for tax compliance.

Vehicle search

Locate your Mercedes-Benz vehicle through integrated GPS connection services

Creating an innovative design experience

Mercedes Me Design System - Unified Digital Interfaces

Appsfactory has developed a comprehensive design system that ensures consistency across its entire mobile application infrastructure. This system standardizes UI elements, navigation, and interaction patterns, creating a cohesive and intuitive experience across all Mercedes-Benz apps. By centralizing design principles, the system enables scalable development, ensuring that each app delivers a seamless and premium user experience aligned with the brand's identity. 

Innovative Human Machine Interface Development

Mercedes Me focuses on cutting-edge HMI (Human-Machine Interface) development, offering an intuitive and personalized in-car experience. The Mercedes me App integrates voice commands, touchscreens, and digital interfaces to enhance driver and passenger interaction with the vehicle. Designed with usability and safety in mind, the HMI system allows for easy access to navigation, media, and vehicle controls, creating a smarter, more connected driving experience.

Mercedes Me SDK Infrastructure

Mercedes me is a scalable Android and iOS software development kit (SDK) and application suite we developed for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This powerful tool enhances the client's V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) offerings by facilitating mobile connectivity.

The platform incorporates crucial features such as user authentication, role- and rights-management, and vehicle control and linkage.

Learn more about the apps we helped building

Mercedes Me

Seamless remote access to your car, letting you check vehicle status, control features, and schedule maintenance. Monitor fuel or charge levels and track your car’s location, all from your smartphone, enhancing convenience and security.

Logbook

The Mercedes me Logbook App automatically records and categorizes your trips for tax-relevant reporting. Easy journey categorization and export options, to simplify trip tracking for company car users, ensuring quick and accurate tax compliance.

Energizing Coach

Uses personal health data & vehicle metrics for personalised wellness suggestions during your drive. Recommending music, lighting, and climate settings based on your mood and energy levels, creating a relaxing and energising experience.

Finance

An easy way to manage your vehicle financing and leasing agreements. Accessing account details,  payment schedules, and secure payments directly from your smartphone. Stay on top of your financial commitments with convenient tracking and notifications.

Remote Parking

Park your vehicle remotely using your smartphone. Precise controls enable effortless maneuvering into tight spaces while outside the car. This feature adds convenience and safety, giving you full control of parking tasks.

Eco Coach

Drive and charge more efficiently through personalised tips based on your driving profile. By improving your driving habits, the app enhances battery life and reduces environmental impact, making your vehicle usage more sustainable.

Service

Simplify vehicle maintenance by offering service reminders, scheduling appointments, and tracking maintenance history. Stay on top of your car’s health with real-time updates and access to Mercedes-Benz service partners.

Based on a cohesive design system and conceptual base

Technologies

Key Solutions
we delivered
  • Strategy Consulting

    Consultation on the overall Mercedes-Benz AG digital strategy

  • UI Design

    We designed a human machine user interface seamlessly integrating the smartphone into the Mercedes-Benz car experience

  • Software Development and SDK

    Innovating the Mercedes Me Software Development process through a SDK that serves as a backbone for the whole mobile infrastructure

  • Design System

    We developed a design system with a cohesive UX/UI approach to deliver a unified and seamless design throughout all Mercedes Me products

  • Figma Consulting

    Appsfactory guides Mercedes-Benz in utilizing Figma for more efficient design workflows. By leveraging Figma’s real-time collaboration and design system management features, we help streamline processes and ensure consistency across digital products, enhancing overall UI/UX design efficiency.

Klemens Schrattenbacher - Head of Mobility

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