Remote Vehicle Controls and Charging
After a vehicle is added to a Tesla Account, the app becomes a remote dashboard for common ownership tasks. Drivers can view charging progress, start or stop a charging session, prepare the cabin temperature, lock or unlock the car, locate it, send a destination to navigation, and trigger lights or the horn when finding a parked vehicle.
These controls reduce the number of tasks that require sitting in the car. Software update access and vehicle status checks also fit into the same routine, so owners can prepare for a trip, confirm the car is secure, or respond to charging needs before walking outside. Feature availability depends on the linked vehicle and its equipment.
Charging Network and Trip Preparation
Charging tools help drivers plan where and how to add energy before a journey. The Charging Network area provides an entry for exploring charging locations, while real-time vehicle charging information helps owners follow progress and decide when the car is ready to leave. A location search can narrow the map to chargers around a chosen area.
The guest experience also includes a charging calculator for estimating Wall Connector savings and model cards for browsing Tesla vehicles. Together, these tools support both current owners and people comparing charging options. Location access can make nearby results more relevant, but Android lets users choose approximate access, one-time access, or no access when the prompt appears.
Powerwall and Home Energy Monitoring
Tesla also brings Powerwall, solar, and household energy information into the same mobile experience. Energy customers can follow solar production, home consumption, battery storage, and power exported to the grid, making it easier to understand how electricity moves through the property during the day.
Powerwall controls extend beyond a simple status screen. Depending on the installed system, users can review energy graphs, charging behavior, impact cards, utility rate plans, backup reserve, and operating modes designed for outages or lower grid reliance. A Demo Powerwall entry gives newcomers a way to understand the dashboard before managing a linked system, while product owners can use those insights for daily energy decisions.
Guest Exploration, Services, and Support
People without a linked Tesla product can continue as a guest and browse key parts of the app before creating or signing into an account. Guest pages introduce the charging network, vehicle models, Powerwall, charging estimates, and other product information, which is useful for comparing ownership and home-energy options.
The app also groups practical service routes such as virtual consultations, Tesla Insurance, and additional service cards. These entries help users move from research toward the next relevant task without searching across separate sites. Owners who sign in gain access to their linked products and support options, while guest visitors can still explore public tools and learn how Tesla vehicles, charging, and energy products fit together.
