Tessie: Tesla Vehicle Integration

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → DeviceControl

Overview

Tessie provides seamless integration with Tesla vehicles, enabling homeowners to monitor and control their vehicles directly from the Tessie platform. This capability enhances convenience by allowing users to manage their vehicle’s status and functions from home.

Benefits

• Easily monitor battery status and vehicle health from home.
• Control charging schedules and precondition the cabin temperature remotely.
• Receive alerts for any critical updates or maintenance needs.

Intent

The purpose of this capability is to allow homeowners to interact with their Tesla vehicle without needing to be physically present. This results in improved convenience and proactive vehicle management.

Preconditions

• A Tesla vehicle with connectivity enabled.
• Access to the Tessie platform and Home Assistant integration.
• Stable internet connection for real-time monitoring.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Energy Monitoring.

Actors

• Homeowner checking vehicle status
• Family member scheduling charging
• Guest assisting with vehicle management

Trigger

The capability is triggered when a user accesses the Tessie platform or when specific vehicle conditions are met (e.g., low battery).

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[User Accesses Tessie] -->|check| B{{Vehicle Connected?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Display Vehicle Status]
    C --> D[Allow Control Options]
    B -->|No| E[Show Connection Error]

Workflow Description

1. User Logs into Tessie

The homeowner accesses the Tessie platform using their credentials.

2. Check Vehicle Connectivity

The system checks if the Tesla vehicle is connected and ready for monitoring.

3. Display Vehicle Information

If connected, the current status, battery level, and location of the vehicle are displayed.

4. Control Vehicle Functions

Users can remotely control features such as starting/stopping charging or preconditioning the vehicle.

5. Receive Notifications

Users receive alerts for any maintenance needs or updates related to the vehicle.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, the homeowner has updated information about their vehicle and can control functions as needed.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate voice commands for hands-free control.
• Implement geofencing for automated vehicle functions based on location.
• Add compatibility with smart home routines for enhanced capability.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)