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#

BrandAPIFeaturesEnv VarsTeslaTesla Owner APIFull controlTESLA_EMAILMercedesMercedes Me APIFull controlMERCEDES_EMAIL, MERCEDES_PASSWORDVolkswagenWe Connect IDFull controlVW_EMAIL, VW_PASSWORDToyotaToyota Connected (EU)Status, climateTOYOTA_EMAIL, TOYOTA_PASSWORDFordFordPassStatus, lock/unlock, engineFORD_USERNAME, FORD_PASSWORDKiaUVO ConnectFull controlKIA_EMAIL, KIA_PASSWORDHondaMy Honda+ (EU)Lock/unlock/horn/climateHONDA_EMAIL, HONDA_PASSWORD

Setup#

1. Install dependencies#

bash

pip install teslapy hyundai_kia_connect_api pymyhondaplus pytoyoda fordpass

2. Set environment variables#

bash

# 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#

bash

# 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 ford

Commands#

List all cars (all brands)#

bash

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 --all

Status summary (all brands)#

bash

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 --all

Detailed status#

bash

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 tesla

Lock / Unlock#

bash

# 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" --yes

Climate control#

bash

# 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 --yes

Charge / Fuel#

bash

# 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 ford

Location#

bash

# 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 tesla

Tyre pressure#

bash

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 mercedes

Trunk / Frunk#

bash

# 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 --yes

Windows#

bash

# 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 --yes

Honk / Flash (find car)#

bash

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 --yes

Engine start/stop (Ford)#

bash

python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py engine on --brand ford --yes
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py engine off --brand ford --yes

All brands summary#

bash

# One command for all configured brands
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --all

# JSON output
python3 {baseDir}/scripts/car_connect.py summary --all --json

Safety Defaults#

Actions requiring --yes confirmation:

• lock, unlock
• trunk open, frunk open
• windows vent, windows close
• charge start, charge stop, charge limit
• engine on, engine off
• climate on, climate defrost on, climate-start
• honk, 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 --json for machine-readable, privacy-safe output

Examples#

Morning check — all cars:

text

User: Check all my cars
Assistant: Runs summary --all for all 7 brands

Lock from bed:

text

User: Lock the Kia
Assistant: car-connect lock --brand kia --yes

Pre-heat before trip:

text

User: Start heating the Tesla
Assistant: car-connect climate defrost on --brand tesla --yes

Check charge before road trip:

text

User: How much charge does the VW have?
Assistant: car-connect charge status --brand volkswagen