• SECURED
  • PROTECTED
  • ACTIVE
  • HUMAN

How to secure vehicle locks and ports with your AI

Connect the Tesla Fleet API to your AI client once. After that, you can manage your car's physical security through simple text commands.

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Short answer

How can I secure my Tesla locks and ports with AI?

Your AI interacts with the Tesla Fleet API to check your vehicle's status and trigger locks or port closures. You'll get a breakdown of how the AI handles these security requests.

Security outcomes

What your AI achieves

These are the specific security states your AI can trigger.

SECURED

Locked doors

The AI sends a command to lock the vehicle. You get a confirmed secure perimeter for your car.

PROTECTED

Closed charging port

The AI closes the charging port. This prevents unauthorized access to your vehicle's power connection.

ACTIVE

Vehicle wake up

The AI wakes the vehicle to ensure it's ready for commands. This makes sure the car is responsive before you try to lock it.

HUMAN

Manual control

The AI only acts on your direct orders. You stay in charge of all final security decisions.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request security actions.

The AI moves from checking the vehicle's state to executing hardware commands.

  1. Wake the car

    If the vehicle is in a low-power state, the AI wakes it up so it can receive your security commands.

    tesla_wake_up_vehicle

  2. Lock the doors

    The AI sends a command to secure the cabin. This locks all doors simultaneously.

    tesla_control_doors

  3. Close the port

    The AI triggers the charging port to close. This keeps the charging connection protected.

    tesla_control_charge_port

  4. Verify the lock

    The AI confirms the doors or port are actually locked. You get a clear status update on the vehicle's security.

    tesla_control_doorstesla_control_charge_port

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in your AI client.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the vehicle details for your specific Tesla.

Tesla Fleet Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_STq4hP1VanB8QVqddpe3d7V0GWFvHvbzHada1Gx6/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Tesla Fleet capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tesla-fleet-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_STq4hP1VanB8QVqddpe3d7V0GWFvHvbzHada1Gx6/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Wake up my Tesla and lock all the doors.

  • Is my charging port open? If so, close it.

  • Check if my Tesla is awake and then lock the doors.

  • Secure my vehicle by locking the doors and the charging port.

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Start here

Connect Tesla Fleet API once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and the full walkthrough lives on the Connector page.

Connect Tesla Fleet API to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI drive my Tesla?

    No. The AI can only lock doors and the charging port.

  • 02

    Can the AI unlock my doors?

    No. The current tools only support locking the doors and the charging port.

  • 03

    Does the AI decide when to lock my car?

    No. The AI only acts when you give it a direct command.

  • 04

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes. Any MCP-compatible client can use this once it's connected.

  • 05

    Does the AI store my Tesla password?

    No. Your credentials stay encrypted and are never shared with the AI client.

  • More questions about Tesla Fleet API? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Tesla Fleet API Connector can do

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