Tesla and AutoPi

Projects / Brainstorming
#1

Does anyone have experience with AutoPi on Tesla?

I can think of some nice additional use cases for Tesla cars. Sure, the cars are already connected and can do a lot on its own, but with an Autopi connected you’re not restricted by what Tesla can think of and/or want to present to you.

@autopi: I’ve got a Model 3 in Aalborg, if you need something to hack on :wink:

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#2

Hi @jensk,

Good to hear from you again.

Its definitely possible to use the AutoPi with the Tesla.

A good way to get started would be to simply import the DBC files to the library, and then setup the loggers you want.

We are always up for a test drive, but if you want to test it on your own, then just send me a DM and I’ll send you the DBC files needed for testing this.

best
Peter

#3

Hi Peter

Thanks, and likewise good to get back with AutoPi. Kind of lost interest with the AutoPi/Toyota, but a Tesla is a whole different and much funnier story :smiley:

First step is to get an OBD adapter, as the Model 3 has only a proprietary CAN bus connector (they got a waiver for OBD, as there are no emission data to read out). I’ve ordered an adapter, but not received it yet. Once I get it set up and tested, I’ll get back to you guys.

Regards,
Jens Kristian

#4

Jens,

I am keen to support this work. I can probably get access to a model 3for testing. What adaptor did you buy ?

#5

This one:

Just arrived, but I haven’t found time to play with either the BT OBD adapter/ScanMyTesla or the AutoPi yet.

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#6

I was interested in the battery degradation stats for a Tesla Model Y and so far I have researched this topic all the way to the custom harness that allows one to access the internal CAN bus and “scan my tesla” app with a connection to teslalogger.
I was wondering where to put the teslalogger and the raspberry pi is one of the options. The AutoPi CM4 seems like the perfect solution that could integrate everything:

  1. CAN bus connection
  2. Raspberr Pi for teslalogger
  3. 4G modem for data access
    With a potential couple of additional benefits - CAN to bluetooth/wifi bridge, charging/temperature automation.

The recommended “scan my tesla” CAN to bluetooth adaptor alone is ~$140, autopi CM4 price is comparable to that, especially if there was a community developing a custom image for AutoPi.