API Comparison

We provide three different APIs for Tesla vehicles:

• Our Tesla Fleet API layer allows you to instantly access Tesla Fleet API without any prior registration or setup. It includes many enhancements on top of Fleet API, like streamlined authorization and automatic Vehicle Command Protocol signing. This is recommended for developers migrating existing applications from the Tesla Owner API or Tesla Fleet API.
• Our Tesla Fleet Telemetry streaming API allows you to stream data directly from your vehicle without setting up your own Fleet Telemetry domain and servers.
• The Tessie API is built on our Tesla Fleet API layer, but includes many additional data points and further enhancements to vehicle controls, like automatic wakes and automatic firmware error handling. This is recommended for most developers starting something new.

You can mix-and-match the APIs as you need using a single Tessie access token. No fuss; it just works.