About This App
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Category
Auto & Vehicles
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Installs
5M+
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Content Rating
Everyone
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Developer Email
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Privacy Policy
https://www.tesla.com/legal/privacy
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Editor Reviews
Tesla is an app in the Automotive category that focuses on managing your electric vehicle remotely. I downloaded this app from Google Play the same day I got my car, and it was free to install with no registration fee since I already had an account from buying the vehicle. The app has been around for years and works on both Google Play and the App Store, with over 10 million installs on Android alone. It connects to your Tesla car through Bluetooth and internet, letting you control things like locking doors, setting the temperature, and even starting the car from your phone. I use it every day to check my battery level before heading out, and it gives me peace of mind knowing I can see if my car is safe and secure. There are no ads in the app, but some features like premium connectivity need a paid subscription after the first year.
I use the Tesla app every morning to warm up my car in winter, which makes a huge difference when it's freezing outside. A simple tip I picked up from other users is to set your departure time in the app so the car knows when to start charging and pre-conditioning the cabin. When I forget where I parked, I just open the app and it shows the car's location on a map with a pin drop, even in a huge parking lot. Another trick is using the app to unlock the frunk when my hands are full with groceries - I just tap the frunk icon and it pops open from a distance. The app also sends notifications if the car alarm goes off or if charging is complete, which makes me feel more connected to my vehicle even when I am at work.
Compared to other apps like FordPass or MyChevrolet, the Tesla app stands out because it feels much more polished and responsive. I tried the Ford app for a friend's car and it was slower to connect and had more steps to do simple things like start the engine. The Tesla app just works without lag, and the design is clean without cluttering up the screen with useless buttons. Another big difference is regular updates - Tesla pushes new features to the app every few months, like adding dog mode or sentry mode controls. Other car apps I have seen barely get updates once a year. For me, the smooth experience and constant improvements make it the best car companion app on Google Play by far.
Features
- 🎯 Remote climate control: I can set the exact temperature before getting in, which is way better than my friend's Ford app that only turns the heat on or off with no fine tuning.
- 🔑 Phone as key: I stopped carrying my key card months ago because the app unlocks the car when I walk up, and it works faster than the Hyundai Blue Link app that sometimes fails to connect.
- ⚡ Live charging stats: The app shows exactly how many miles per hour I am getting, while the Chevy Bolt app only gives a simple percentage without the detailed rate.
- 🗺️ Sentry mode alerts: If someone bumps my car, the app sends a video clip instantly, which is something that no other car app I have used on Google Play offers.
Pros
- 🚀 App speed: Opening the app and seeing my car status takes under two seconds, while the Nissan Leaf app often hangs for ten seconds or more on Google Play.
- 🔔 Notification reliability: I always get alerts for charging completion and door locks, unlike the BMW app where I miss half the notifications due to delays.
- 🔄 Over-the-air updates: The app gets new features every few months without needing a new install, which is rare compared to other car apps that stay the same forever.
Cons
- ⚙️ Limited guest access: I cannot share temporary control with a valet without giving them my login, while the Ford app has a guest mode for short term use.
- 📱 Occasional Bluetooth lag: Sometimes the app takes a few extra seconds to connect when I am near the car, which the Kia app handles more smoothly on Google Play.