- name
- car-connect
- description
- Control multiple car brands (Tesla, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Kia, Honda) from macOS via their official connected APIs. Supports vehicle status, lock/unlock, climate control, charge/fuel, location, tyres, trunk, windows, horn, and more. Use when you want to check or control your car remotely.
- metadata
Car Connect
Author: Suvo — @deadlybutsoft Version: 3.0.0 | Brands: Tesla, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Kia, Honda
Control multiple car brands from your terminal. Each brand uses its official connected services API.
Supported Brands
| Brand | API | Features | Env Vars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Tesla Owner API | Full control | TESLA_EMAIL |
| Mercedes | Mercedes Me API | Full control | MERCEDES_EMAIL, MERCEDES_PASSWORD |
| Volkswagen | We Connect ID | Full control | VW_EMAIL, VW_PASSWORD |
| Toyota | Toyota Connected (EU) | Status, climate | TOYOTA_EMAIL, TOYOTA_PASSWORD |
| Ford | FordPass | Status, lock/unlock, engine | FORD_USERNAME, FORD_PASSWORD |
| Kia | UVO Connect | Full control | KIA_EMAIL, KIA_PASSWORD |
| Honda | My Honda+ (EU) | Lock/unlock/horn/climate | HONDA_EMAIL, HONDA_PASSWORD |
Setup
1. Install dependencies
pip install teslapy hyundai_kia_connect_api pymyhondaplus pytoyoda fordpass2. Set environment variables
# Tesla
export TESLA_EMAIL="you@email.com"
# Mercedes
export MERCEDES_EMAIL="you@email.com"
export MERCEDES_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Volkswagen
export VW_EMAIL="you@email.com"
export VW_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Toyota (EU only)
export TOYOTA_EMAIL="you@email.com"
export TOYOTA_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Ford
export FORD_USERNAME="you@email.com"
export FORD_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Kia / Hyundai
export KIA_EMAIL="you@email.com"
export KIA_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Honda (EU)
export HONDA_EMAIL="you@email.com"
export HONDA_PASSWORD="your_password"3. First-time authentication
# Tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth tesla
# Mercedes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth mercedes
# Volkswagen
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth volkswagen
# Kia / Hyundai
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth kia
# Honda
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth honda
# Toyota (EU)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth toyota
# Ford
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py auth fordCommands
List all cars (all brands)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py list
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py list --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py list --brand kia
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py list --allStatus summary (all brands)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand mercedes --car "EQS"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand volkswagen --car "ID4"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand kia --car "EV6"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand toyota --car "RAV4"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand honda --car "Honda e"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --brand ford
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --allDetailed status
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py status --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py status --brand kia --car "EV6"
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py status --json --brand teslaLock / Unlock
# Lock
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py lock --brand tesla --car "Model 3" --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py lock --brand mercedes --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py lock --brand kia --car "EV6" --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py lock --brand honda --yes
# Unlock
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py unlock --brand tesla --car "Model 3" --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py unlock --brand mercedes --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py unlock --brand kia --car "EV6" --yesClimate control
# Temperature (default: Fahrenheit)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate temp 72 --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate temp 22 --celsius --brand kia
# Climate on/off
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate on --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate off --brand tesla --yes
# Defrost
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate defrost on --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate defrost on --brand mercedes --yes
# Climate start (Honda)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py climate-start --brand honda --yesCharge / Fuel
# Charge status (Tesla, Kia, Mercedes EV)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge status --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge status --brand kia
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge status --brand mercedes
# Charge start/stop (safety gated)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge start --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge stop --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge start --brand kia --car "EV6" --yes
# Charge limit (Tesla: 50-100%)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py charge limit 80 --brand tesla --yes
# Fuel status (Volkswagen ICE, Ford)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py fuel status --brand volkswagen
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py fuel status --brand fordLocation
# Approximate location
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py location --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py location --brand kia --car "EV6"
# Precise location
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py location --yes --brand teslaTyre pressure
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py tyres --brand tesla
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py tyres --brand kia
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py tyres --brand mercedesTrunk / Frunk
# Open trunk
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py trunk open --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py trunk open --brand kia --car "EV6" --yes
# Open frunk
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py frunk open --brand tesla --yesWindows
# Status
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py windows --brand tesla
# Vent (open windows slightly)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py windows vent --brand tesla --yes
# Close windows
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py windows close --brand tesla --yesHonk / Flash (find car)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py honk --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py flash --brand tesla --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py horn --brand honda --yesEngine start/stop (Ford)
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py engine on --brand ford --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py engine off --brand ford --yesAll brands summary
# One command for all configured brands
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --all
# JSON output
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --all --jsonSafety Defaults
Actions requiring --yes confirmation:
lock,unlocktrunk open,frunk openwindows vent,windows closecharge start,charge stop,charge limitengine on,engine offclimate on,climate defrost on,climate-starthonk,flash,horn
Privacy
- Tokens cached locally only (brand-specific paths)
- Location is approximate by default
- Do not commit tokens, VINs, or precise location data
- Use
--jsonfor machine-readable, privacy-safe output
Examples
Morning check — all cars:
User: Check all my cars
Assistant: Runs summary --all for all 7 brandsLock from bed:
User: Lock the Kia
Assistant: car-connect lock --brand kia --yesPre-heat before trip:
User: Start heating the Tesla
Assistant: car-connect climate defrost on --brand tesla --yesCheck charge before road trip:
User: How much charge does the VW have?
Assistant: car-connect charge status --brand volkswagen