Road Trip with a Tesla – Day 3: There’s an App for That

Starting off just outside of Denver. 42 degrees.  I am charging while Charley and Drew are getting a few last winks in.

With Tesla Motors’ application you can do a number of things remotely. I am in a Starbucks tanking myself up but can watch the battery charge from here.  The app allows me to turn the car on, unlock it, set the internal temperature, use my iPad and iPhone as wireless entry devices, and summon the car in its valet mode.

Mike Nelson is embarking on a cross-country road trip from Orange County, California to New York City in a Tesla 90D Model S.  The Model S is equipped with autopilot and electric all-wheel drive.  Mike will share his experiences on the road with autonomous technology with Up to Speed readers in a series of posts.

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