Overview & Capabilities
Control your Tesla from anywhere
Tesla
is a free
lifestyle
app developed by Tesla, Inc. It gives owners direct,
remote control and monitoring
of their Tesla vehicles and
Powerwalls
from their mobile devices. You can check the charging status,
start or stop charging
, pre-heat or cool the car,
lock/unlock it
, locate it, or send a destination to the car’s navigation.
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Total control of your Tesla and Powerwall
This app lets Tesla users control and check on their cars and energy use at their fingertips. You can see the charging status right away, start or stop charging, and
warm up or cool down
the vehicle before you get in. You can also unlock or lock doors,
flash lights
, or honk to
locate the car
, and even
summon
it—on supported models.
For Powerwall users, this
tool
lets you check how much solar energy you make, how much power is stored in your battery, and how much energy you send back to the grid. Powerwall features
need Powerwall 2
. However, the app can
cause battery drain
, especially when running in the background or using the phone-as-key feature.
A must-have tool for Tesla owners
The Tesla app offers convenient remote control and monitoring for Tesla vehicles and Powerwalls. Users can manage charging, climate, locks, and navigation from their phones, while Powerwall owners track solar production and energy use. Though highly functional, the app can cause battery drain when running in the background or using the phone as a key.