🚗 Two Phones, One Tesla: The Ultimate Driver Share-A-Palooza!
Listen up, fam! You just snagged yourself a sweet Tesla, a true electric chariot, and life is good. But here's the real talk: what happens when your partner, your main squeeze, or even your favorite roommate (yeah, right) wants in on that keyless entry action? Can two people have the Tesla app for one car?
The short answer, delivered with a dramatic drumroll: Heck yeah, you can! But it’s not as simple as just cloning your phone—this ain't some low-budget sci-fi flick. We're talking about legit, owner-approved driver access, which is way cooler and keeps everything on the up and up. This mega-guide is gonna walk you through how to properly share your electric baby, keeping the peace and making sure everyone can summon that sweet ride on command. Let's get this show on the road!
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Step 1: The Account Lowdown—Get Your Ducks in a Row
Before you start handing out digital keys like candy, you gotta make sure your soon-to-be co-pilot has their own official Tesla Account. This is crucial. Sharing a password is so last decade and it messes with driver profiles, so don't even try it!
1.1 New Driver Needs a Tesla Account—Stat!
If your secondary driver is a newbie to the Tesla universe, they need to hustle and set up their own account. Think of this as getting a VIP pass to the electric future.
Action: Head over to the official Tesla website and click that 'Account' button.
The Scoop: They'll sign up with their own email address. This keeps their profile—and your owner account—separate and secure. It's about having boundaries, people!
Pro-Tip: Make sure they download the Tesla mobile app onto their own smartphone and log in right away to activate their account on the mobile side of things.
1.2 Enable Mobile Access in the Vehicle
Tip: Read slowly to catch the finer details.
Next up, you gotta tell your Tesla that it's okay for phones to be its key. This setting is usually enabled by default, but it’s always smart to double-check.
Action: Hop in your Tesla and tap the 'Controls' icon on the massive touchscreen.
The Scoop: Navigate to 'Safety' (or 'Security & Drivers' on some models). You are looking for the toggle that says 'Mobile Access' or 'Allow Mobile Access'.
Double-Check: Make sure that toggle is switched on. If it's off, your phone app is basically just a fancy flashlight.
Step 2: The Owner Plays Gatekeeper—Adding a Driver
Now that the co-pilot is prepped, it's time for the owner (that’s you, for now!) to officially grant permission. This is all done through your Tesla app, putting you in complete control.
2.1 Initiating the Invitation from Your App
This is where you send out the digital "You're cleared for takeoff" message. It’s super straightforward, so don't sweat it.
Action: Open your Tesla app (the one you use as the owner).
The Scoop: From the main screen where your car is, tap into the 'Security & Drivers' section. You might have to scroll down a bit—don't stop until you see it!
The Command: Look for a button that says 'Manage Drivers' or 'Add Driver' and tap it. The app will walk you through the process of sending an official invitation.
2.2 Sending the Digital Key
You’ll need to punch in the new driver's email address—the same one they used to set up their new Tesla Account in Step 1.
The Scoop: The app will shoot an email invitation to the secondary driver's inbox. Tell them to check their spam folder, because sometimes these high-tech invites get lost in the digital sauce.
Heads Up: This invite is not a forever thing; it’s often on a 24-hour countdown, so your driver needs to act fast! No dilly-dallying!
QuickTip: Read line by line if it’s complex.
2.3 The Co-Pilot Accepts Their Fate (and the Invitation)
The ball is now in the new driver's court. They can't just wish their way into the driver's seat; they have to officially accept the invite.
Action: The new driver opens the email on their phone and clicks the 'Accept Invitation' link.
The Scoop: This link will redirect them straight to their own Tesla app, where the car will magically appear. Boom! They are now an official, authorized driver. They have almost all the power, but you still have the owner-level superpowers.
Step 3: Setting Up the Sweet, Sweet Driver Profile
This is arguably the best part about having two different users on one car. Forget having the seat jam your knees every time you get in. With a separate driver profile, the car remembers everything about them.
3.1 Creating a New Profile on the Touchscreen
The new driver needs to sit in the car and make it their own. This is where they get to be a total boss.
Action: On the vehicle's touchscreen, tap the driver profile icon (it usually looks like a little person or a face) at the top.
The Scoop: Tap 'Driver Profile Settings' and then 'Add New Driver'. They should enter a catchy, easy-to-remember name for their profile (like 'The Real MVP' or 'Awesome Driver').
The Setup: They should adjust the seat, steering wheel, and side mirrors. The car will automatically save these to the new profile. It’s like the car gives them a big, custom hug every time.
3.2 Linking the Profile to the New Phone Key
This is the cherry on top. This step allows the car to know exactly who is approaching and instantly load their settings.
QuickTip: Stop scrolling, read carefully here.
Action: Still on the touchscreen, go to 'Controls' > 'Locks' > 'Keys'.
The Scoop: You will see a list of paired keys/devices, including their phone. Tap the profile icon next to their phone key to link it to their new driver profile.
The Result: When they walk up to the car, the driver’s seat slides back, the mirrors adjust, and their climate control preferences pop up. That's pure luxury, my friends.
The Lowdown on Driver Permissions (The Owner’s Veto Power)
It’s important to know the difference between an owner and a secondary driver. You, the owner, are the top dog. The secondary driver gets the fun stuff, but you keep the serious wallet-access stuff locked down.
The secondary driver can't go on a spending spree, so your wallet is safe! "Big time relief," right?
FAQ Questions and Answers
How to remove a secondary driver from my Tesla?
You can remove a secondary driver anytime right from your Tesla app. Go to the 'Security & Drivers' section, tap 'Manage Drivers', find their name, and hit 'Remove'. It's quick and clean!
Can both phones unlock the car at the same time?
Tip: Take mental snapshots of important details.
Yes, both phones can act as a key, but the car will prioritize one driver profile if both phones are sensed at the exact same moment (like walking up together). The car usually defaults to the profile of the person who opened the driver's door first or the one set as the primary key.
Does the secondary driver get all the new app features?
Mostly, yes! They get the core features like climate control, lock/unlock, and location tracking. However, they are blocked from owner-only features like purchasing software upgrades or viewing financial/charging history.
Is it better to share a login or add a new driver?
Always add a new driver with a separate account! Sharing a login can mess up your individual driver profile settings and is a security risk. Separate accounts mean separate, perfectly calibrated seat adjustments and music preferences. Keep the peace, get a separate account.
What if the invite link to the new driver expires?
No sweat! If the 24-hour invitation link expires, simply go back into your Tesla app's 'Manage Drivers' section and resend the invitation. It’s like hitting the reset button on a digital friendship.
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