Direct Telemetry

Direct Telemetry is the world’s leading vehicle telemetry system, seamlessly integrating direct data streams from vehicles, OEM APIs and Bluetooth Low Energy connections. This innovative approach provides a secure, real-time, and in-depth view of a vehicle without any additional hardware.

Direct Telemetry is exceptionally energy efficient, operating without any additional impact on battery usage.

Requirements

• Vehicle firmware version 2023.20.6+
• Virtual Key
• Ad blockers, VPNs and firewalls must not interfere with the vehicle

Requirements for pre-2021 Model S/X

• Vehicle firmware version 2025.20+
• Enable Safety > Allow Third-Party App Data Streaming on the vehicle's touchscreen
• Tesla Infotainment Upgrade (for vehicles built before April 2018)

Enable or disable Direct Telemetry

Select the info circle next to the vehicle's name and select Telemetry.

Applying updates

Tessie periodically releases over-the-air telemetry updates. If an update is available, an Apply Update button will be shown under Telemetry.

Pending updates will eventually be automatically installed on the vehicle, but you can press Apply Update to apply the update immediately. Updates are applied seamlessly and do not interrupt any vehicle function.