Kia first OEM with real-time emergency alerts via TLEX platform
24 Apr 2025[Press Release]
Collaboration to connect emergency vehicle alerts directly to vehicles via national mobility infrastructure
Monotch, a leader in smart mobility technology, has partnered with global automaker Kia to integrate Emergency Vehicle Alert (EVA) messages directly into their vehicles. These real-time alerts are powered by the TLEX® (Traffic Live Exchange) platform, which also supports the Dutch national Urban Data Access Platform (UDAP).
This collaboration establishes a real-time data connection between car manufacturers (OEMs) and a nationwide CCAM platform, marking a significant step in the adoption of real-time, data-driven road safety technologies.
“Our collaboration with Kia represents a significant shift in how the automotive industry approaches road safety,” says Menno Malta, CEO of Monotch. “The technology has proven itself — the real breakthrough is that real-time safety data is now being built directly into vehicles as a standard feature.”
The UDAP platform, powered by Monotch’s TLEX technology, enables seamless, real-time data exchange between mobility stakeholders — including traffic control centers, emergency services, and vehicles. As a result, Kia vehicles can now receive EVA messages alerting drivers when emergency vehicles are nearby, allowing them to react earlier and more safely.
“We are proud to be the first OEM to connect directly to UDAP,” says Olivier Pascal, General Manager Connected Cars at Kia Connect. “Integrating critical safety alerts into our vehicles is a key part of our strategy to enhance driver safety and advance intelligent mobility solutions.”
TLEX ensures that EVA warnings are transmitted instantly from ambulances to vehicles, giving drivers the vital seconds needed to respond safely. This real-time functionality isn’t just about getting to accidents or hospitals faster — it’s about saving lives and preventing accidents caused by late or unaware reactions to emergency vehicles.
“We’re excited about the growing acceptance of real-time safety warnings as an essential part of connected vehicle systems,” adds Malta. “Together with car manufacturers like Kia, we aim to bring smarter, safer mobility across Europe.”
“Our connected vehicles can receive and display EVA alerts when they are available anywhere in the world,” confirms Olivier Pascal. “We will actively encourage more countries to adopt this technology, helping drivers stay safe wherever they are.”
About Monotch
Founded in 2015, Monotch is rapidly expanding as an international leader in the smart mobility market. As the cornerstone of smart mobility, we provide the foundational platform for digital infrastructure and connected mobility through our Traffic Live Exchange Platform (TLEX®). We implement our solutions worldwide, ensuring they seamlessly integrate into existing traffic systems to enable real-time data exchange and interoperability. Committed to innovation, Monotch develops secure, efficient, and sustainable solutions that not only support but actively drive the future of smart mobility worldwide.
About Kia Europe
Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing division of Kia Corporation – a global mobility brand that is creating innovative, pioneering, and leading sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. As a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider, Kia is spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles and developing a growing range of mobility services, encouraging people around the world to explore the best ways of getting around.
Kia Europe, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, employs in total over 5,500 employees from 40 nationalities in 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus. It also oversees European production at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Zilina, Slovakia. Kia’s innovative products continue to attract great acclaim, notably the EV6 battery electric vehicle becoming the first Korean car to be named European Car of the Year in 2022. Further information can be found here: www.press.kia.com
About Kia Connect
Kia Connect is the European subsidiary of Kia Europe delivering connected car services to Kia customers. Headquartered in Frankfurt, it covers more than 30 markets. Kia Connect in-car and app-based telematics services are designed to make driving and charging a smarter and more intuitive experience. Features include accurate traffic and ETA prediction, data services, remote access to vehicle information, and over-the-air software updates.
Kia Connect’s suite of on-board technologies can be accessed through the vehicles’ head unit. EV owners can also use the Kia Connect smartphone app to set climate control levels, view their vehicle’s charging status, plan smart charging schedules and check the range radius based on the remaining charge. Users can also check and change their vehicle settings directly from their smartphone, including navigation, radio and Bluetooth preferences. The Kia Connect smartphone app is available for download via the Google Play and Apple App stores.
