Hey there! I'm a new member here but a long-time member over in the Taycan forums. Still got my Cybertruck reservation in the queue (#RN112972486) and waiting impatiently for my order date
I've been working on an app called Electric Sidecar for the past year, primarily targeting Porsche vehicles so far but with the new Tesla API I've been exploring expanding support for Tesla vehicles as well. The app is available only as a TestFlight app right now, which means it's free to try out if you have an iPhone / Apple Watch. You can get the beta here: Electric Sidecar
If you're interested in beta testing a new app in its infancy, and heavily shaping the product direction as a result, please shoot me an email at [email protected] or we can use this thread for ongoing discussions. Tesla support is in its infancy and I know there's tons of features the app could add with the new Tesla API, so your input will have a big impact on the app.
The core features of the app include:
- Standalone support for the Apple Watch.
- Built-in automatic trip logging and analysis (no data entry needed).
- Vehicle commands from your phone and Watch.
- Widgets, complications, and all the jazz that's pretty standard in the third party app ecosystem for EVs now.
- Vehicles from multiple makes in one app (Toyota, Porsche, and Tesla all supported so far, with BMW coming soon).
- Manage charging schedules from the app.
- Storage Mode, for when you need to leave your vehicle standing for longer periods of time.
- Historical recalls affecting your VIN
- Community issue tracking (e.g. Issues · ElectricSidecar/Porsche-Taycan)
The app is only available for Apple hardware at this point.
Screenshots:
I've been working on an app called Electric Sidecar for the past year, primarily targeting Porsche vehicles so far but with the new Tesla API I've been exploring expanding support for Tesla vehicles as well. The app is available only as a TestFlight app right now, which means it's free to try out if you have an iPhone / Apple Watch. You can get the beta here: Electric Sidecar
If you're interested in beta testing a new app in its infancy, and heavily shaping the product direction as a result, please shoot me an email at [email protected] or we can use this thread for ongoing discussions. Tesla support is in its infancy and I know there's tons of features the app could add with the new Tesla API, so your input will have a big impact on the app.
The core features of the app include:
- Standalone support for the Apple Watch.
- Built-in automatic trip logging and analysis (no data entry needed).
- Vehicle commands from your phone and Watch.
- Widgets, complications, and all the jazz that's pretty standard in the third party app ecosystem for EVs now.
- Vehicles from multiple makes in one app (Toyota, Porsche, and Tesla all supported so far, with BMW coming soon).
- Manage charging schedules from the app.
- Storage Mode, for when you need to leave your vehicle standing for longer periods of time.
- Historical recalls affecting your VIN
- Community issue tracking (e.g. Issues · ElectricSidecar/Porsche-Taycan)
The app is only available for Apple hardware at this point.
Screenshots: