A Unified ECU-to-Cloud Platform for Connected Vehicles, Remote Diagnostics, Secure OTA Updates, and Fleet Intelligence
eConnectX is ElectRay’s next-generation Connected Vehicle Platform engineered from an embedded-first architecture, enabling OEMs to securely connect, diagnose, monitor, and update vehicles across global fleets.
Unlike traditional telematics or cloud-only platforms, eConnectX is built on production-grade embedded automotive software, including UDS, OBD, OBDonUDS, SOVD, Secure Flash Bootloader, and In-Vehicle Network Stacks ensuring deep ECU-level integration, strong cybersecurity, and dependable on-road performance.
This approach positions eConnectX as a leading Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) platform, optimized for continuous vehicle software delivery, predictive maintenance and AI-driven analytics.
Built to Make Every Vehicle Software-Defined
eConnectX enables OEMs to transform traditional vehicles into software-defined, continuously updatable, and highly secure platforms. With native embedded integration, real-time data acquisition, and cloud-scale processing, eConnectX consolidates diagnostics, OTA updates, vehicle telemetry, and rooted cybersecurity controls into a unified automotive connectivity framework.
Designed to meet the requirements of EV & legacy OEMs, commercial vehicles, Tier-1 suppliers and autonomous systems, the platform supports AI-powered analytics and secure FOTA workflows essential for next-generation connected mobility.
Key Features at a Glance
| Capability | What It Delivers |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Monitoring & Data Logging | Real-time and historical telemetry capturing ECU and sensor data for diagnostics and analytics |
| Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates | Secure, authenticated firmware and software updates with delta delivery and rollback protection |
| Remote Diagnostics | Deep UDS/OBD and SOVD capable diagnostics for remote fault detection and guided service routines |
| Fleet Management | Fleet-wide health, usage, and operational dashboards with alerts and integration APIs |
| Predictive Maintenance | ML driven anomaly detection and Remaining Useful Life (RUL) estimates to prevent failures |
These features make eConnectX the most practical path for OEMs to transition toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) faster, safer, and more cost-efficiently.
Vehicle Monitoring & Data Logging
eConnectX provides real-time visibility into every critical vehicle subsystem. High-frequency ECU and sensor data are securely streamed to the cloud, enabling OEMs and fleet operators to monitor performance, detect anomalies, and analyze long-term trends.
Highlights:
- Real-time monitoring of battery, motor, thermal, and powertrain systems
- High-frequency ECU and sensor data logging
- Scalable cloud data backend built on Kafka streaming and PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB
- Reliable OTA data transfer using MQTT with offline buffering
- AI-ready datasets for predictive analytics
Value: Faster diagnostics, reduced downtime, and smarter engineering decisions.
Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
eConnectX enables secure, reliable software and firmware updates across vehicle fleets without requiring physical service visits. Updates are fully signed, validated, and fail-safe.
Highlights:
- Secure firmware signing, validation, and rollback protection
- Delta firmware packages and bandwidth-efficient transfers
- Staged OTA campaigns
- Multi-ECU, domain controller, and zonal architecture support
- Automotive cybersecurity alignment (UNECE R155/R156, ISO 21434)
Value: Lower recall costs, rapid feature deployment, and continuous improvement of vehicles in the field.
Remote Diagnostics
With UDS, OBD, OBDonUDS, ZEVonUDS and SOVD compatibility, eConnectX allows deep diagnostic access to vehicles from anywhere.
Highlights:
- Remote DTC read/clear and service routines
- Real time DID/PID streaming and freeze frame/extended data retrieval
- Cloud triggered guided diagnostics workflows
- SOVD based SDV diagnostic architecture
- Support for vehicle telematics & remote troubleshooting
Value: Faster issue resolution, lower service costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Fleet Management
A unified dashboard that provides a clear picture of fleet health, performance, energy consumption, and operational behavior.
Highlights:
- Health scores, alerts, trip analysis, usage trends
- Energy and battery charging analytics for EV fleets
- Multi tenant OEM/fleet operator support
- REST APIs for ERP/logistics system integration
Value: Higher uptime reduced operational costs, and actionable insights.
Predictive Maintenance
eConnectX uses patterns in telemetry and diagnostics to predict failures before they occur.
Highlights:
- Early-warning alerts for degrading components
- Remaining Useful Life (RUL) predictions for battery, drivetrain, and thermal systems
- Anomaly detection using ECU telemetry and historical data
- Maintenance planning and recommended actions
Value: Fewer breakdowns, reduced warranty claims, and improved fleet reliability.
Why Automakers Need eConnectX
OEMs face challenges with fragmented diagnostic tools, siloed vehicle data, and time-consuming firmware update processes. eConnectX unifies these workflows into a single embedded-first connected vehicle ecosystem, offering:
- Integrated diagnostics, OTA and cloud analytics
- Secure ECU-to-cloud communication
- SDV-ready software architecture
- AI-assisted predictive insights
This significantly reduces engineering effort, warranty cost, and time-to-market for new features.
Built on Proven ElectRay Foundations
At its core, eConnectX leverages ElectRay’s production-ready embedded IP- Secure Flash Bootloader, UDS/OBD server and clients and Network Layers. This modular foundation means faster time-to-market, lower integration effort, and readiness for Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures.
eConnectX Architecture Diagram Overview
ElectRay’s connected vehicle ecosystem integrates embedded ECUs, cloud services, and mobile interfaces, enabling secure, real-time communication for diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and remote vehicle management. This architecture ensures seamless data flow between the vehicle, cloud, and vehicle owners, enhancing efficiency and security across the entire ecosystem.
Production-Ready Software Foundations
eConnectX builds on ElectRay’s proven embedded IP, trusted in production by OEMs and Tier-1s:
| Component | Description | Deployment Layer |
|---|---|---|
| UDS Server | ISO 14229-compliant diagnostics over CAN/CAN-FD | Vehicle ECU |
| UDS Client | ISO 14229-compliant Diagnostics communication layer between vehicle ECUs and gateways. | Gateway / ECU |
| OBD or OBDonUDS | OBD-II compliant diagnostic services | Vehicle ECU |
| Secure Flash Bootloader | Secure firmware update with rollback protection | Vehicle ECU |
| In-Vehicle Network | CAN Communication and transport layer for ECU networking | Vehicle ECU |
| FOTA Implementation | Basic FOTA Implementation. Secure FOTA update workflow between cloud and ECUs using bootloader validation. | Gateway + ECU |
| Cloud Diagnostics Layer | Real-time dashboards and analytics powered by Kafka and PostgreSQL | Cloud Backend |
| Cloud Framework (Kafka + PostgreSQL) | High-performance streaming and data storage engine | Cloud |
| Edge Gateway Agent | Telematics layer for MQTT/HTTPS secure uplink | Gateway ECU |
What’s Live Today
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Cloud Monitoring & Live Data Visualization | Real-time dashboards for telemetry, thresholds, and subsystem performance with historical replay |
| Remote Diagnostics | Access ECU data, DTCs, and parameters in real-time |
| Trend Monitoring | Visualize live data graphs and thresholds on cloud dashboard |
| Alerts | Generate alerts based on configurable parameters |
| Basic FOTA functionality | Secure firmware transfer validation |
| Secure Cloud Framework | Kafka-based streaming and PostgreSQL data storage |
| Edge Communication | MQTT-based secure link between ECU and Cloud |
Coming Next
| Capability | Description | Deployment Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Secure FOTA | ECU firmware update via cloud and rollback | Vehicle ECU + Cloud |
| SOVD Support | Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics: SOVD Server on Gateway/TCU + SOVD Cloud Client for SDV-ready diagnostics | Vehicle TCU/Gateway + Cloud |
| Mobile App Integration | Driver and fleet alerts, vehicle health | Mobile |
| Predictive Diagnostics | AI/ML-based fault prediction models | Cloud |
| Fleet Analytics Dashboard | Multi-vehicle health and OTA status visualization | Cloud |
| PKI System Integration | Cloud PKI + Device Identity: certificate provisioning, rotation, revocation, and OTA signature validation | Vehicle TCU (Device Identity) + Cloud (PKI System) |
| ISO 21434 & ISO 26262 Alignment | Cybersecurity and functional safety compliance ensuring production readiness. | Cross-System (Vehicle + Cloud) |
OEM Use Case Scenarios
| Use Case | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Diagnostics | OEM engineers diagnose vehicles remotely without physical access | Faster issue resolution |
| Predictive Maintenance | Detect anomalies and faults before failures | Reduced downtime |
| OTA Campaign Management | Deploy firmware updates securely across ECUs | Lower recall cost |
| Cloud Health Analytics | Aggregate fleet health insights for decision-making | Improved reliability |
Industry-Specific Scenarios
EV Startups
eConnectX helps new-age EV manufacturers accelerate connectivity without large infrastructure costs.
- Rapid integration of diagnostics and OTA into low-cost ECUs
- Fleet-level monitoring of battery, powertrain, and thermal systems
- Real-time fault logging for faster after-sales service setup
Result: Shorter go-to-market and higher reliability for early-stage EV models.
Commercial Vehicle OEMs
eConnectX enables continuous fleet health and predictive maintenance across commercial and logistics vehicles.
- Centralized dashboard for fleet health and service intervals
- Driver alert notifications and service center integration
- Fuel efficiency and load-based trend analysis
Result: Reduced breakdowns and improved uptime for large fleets.
Agriculture Equipment OEMs
eConnectX enables agriculture machinery manufacturers to bring advanced connectivity, diagnostics, and predictive insights to tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and field robots even in low-connectivity rural environments.
- Remote diagnostics for engine/battery, transmission, hydraulic, and implement controllers
- Fleet-level monitoring of usage, load patterns, and field operating conditions
- Secure OTA updates for ECU firmware across tractors and implements
Result: Higher uptime during critical farming seasons, reduced service costs, and improved equipment productivity across the agricultural cycle.
Fleet Management Companies
eConnectX helps fleet operators gain real-time visibility into vehicle health, performance, and operating behavior across large multi-brand fleets.
- Live monitoring of engine, battery, and subsystem parameters
- Route, trip, and driver-behavior analytics for optimized operations
- Predictive maintenance to prevent roadside failures and reduce downtime
Result: Improved uptime, lower operating costs, and more efficient fleet planning with actionable insights across the entire fleet.
Motorcycle OEMs
eConnectX enables two-wheeler manufacturers to deliver advanced connectivity, diagnostics, and OTA updates across electric and ICE motorcycles without increasing vehicle cost or complexity.
- Remote diagnostics for engine/BMS, power electronics, and sensor systems
- Real-time monitoring of battery health, riding patterns, and thermal behavior
- Predictive maintenance for motors, batteries, and critical components
- Secure OTA updates for ECU and cluster firmware
Result: Enhanced rider experience, reduced service effort, and improved reliability for connected motorcycle platforms.
Tier-1 Suppliers
For Tier-1 component suppliers, eConnectX offers an embedded-to-cloud bridge to validate, monitor, and update ECU software in the field.
- Remote ECU software monitoring for customer programs
- Secure firmware updates and rollback testing
- Integration with OEM cloud or internal validation environments
Result: Stronger collaboration with OEMs and reduced field test costs.
AGV / AMR OEMs
For Automated Guided and Mobile Robots, eConnectX simplifies connectivity and diagnostics in industrial vehicles.
- Cloud-based condition monitoring of motors, drives, sensors, navigation modules, and battery systems
- Predictive maintenance using ML-based anomaly detection for wheels, motors, gearboxes, SLAM sensors, and Li-ion battery packs
- Remote firmware updates (FOTA) for navigation controllers, safety PLCs, and robot compute units
Result: Higher availability and faster deployment of AGV/AMR systems.
Why Choose eConnectX
- Embedded-First Architecture: Deep integration with HPCs and ECUs, not just telematics
- End-to-End Platform: From Bootloader to Cloud Analytics
- Scalable and Modular: Deployable for EV startups and Legacy OEMs
- Production-Ready IP: Built on ElectRay’s proven embedded software stacks
- Future-Ready: Aligned with SDV and cybersecurity standards
Summary
Across Automotive, Commercial vehicles, Agriculture Equipment’s, Motorcycles, Tier-1s, and AGV/AMR sectors, eConnectX brings the same core advantage: Connected Intelligence, Predictive Diagnostics, and Secure Software Updates all built from the embedded layer up.
FAQ’s
Join the eConnectX Pilot
ElectRay is inviting OEMs and Tier-1s to collaborate on Pilot Deployments of eConnectX for vehicle connectivity, diagnostics, and OTA validation.
Get early access to: Edge to Cloud Integration, Customizable Dashboards, Remote Diagnostics and Over-The-Air updates