How to Install TeslaMate on Elementary OS Latest

TeslaMate is an open-source self-hosted data logger for Tesla vehicles. It enables users to collect data regarding the Tesla vehicle's trip, driving behavior, charging, etc. In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step on how to install TeslaMate on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

  1. Proper network connectivity
  2. A browser for accessing GitHub
  3. Elementary OS Latest

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Before installing TeslaMate, make sure that all required dependencies are properly installed. TeslaMate requires PostgreSQL, NGINX, and Ruby.

You may install these dependencies by entering the following commands in the terminal.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install postgresql nginx ruby-full build-essential libpq-dev libxml2-dev libxslt1-dev

Step 2: Install TeslaMate

Follow the steps below to install TeslaMate.

  1. Clone TeslaMate from GitHub. 

    git clone https://github.com/adriankumpf/teslamate

  2. Go to the cloned directory

    cd teslamate

  3. Run the script to install TeslaMate with Ruby.

    ./bin/install

Step 3: Configure TeslaMate

TeslaMate requires to be configured to your PostgreSQL server. Follow the steps below to configure.

  1. Create a database user by entering the following command.

    sudo -u postgres createuser -s teslamate

  2. Create a new database named teslamate for the user teslamate.

    sudo -u postgres createdb -O teslamate teslamate

  3. Change the .env file with the following command. 

    nano .env

  4. Change the variables to your PostgreSQL server's credentials.

    DATABASE_USERNAME=teslamate
DATABASE_PASSWORD=yourpassword
DATABASE_DATABASE=teslamate
DATABASE_HOSTNAME=127.0.0.1

Step 4: Start TeslaMate

To start TeslaMate, run the following command in the terminal.

bin/teslamate

Step 5: Open TeslaMate in Your Browser

Open your web browser and access the following URL.

http://localhost:4000

This opens the TeslaMate dashboard, which means that TeslaMate is successfully installed and running.

Conclusion

TeslaMate is now installed and ready to use on Elementary OS Latest. Follow this tutorial to the very end, considering each and every step. With TeslaMate, you can collect data about your Tesla vehicle, including charging, trips, and more.