FYXO vs the Tesla app

The Tesla app is free and does the basics well: you can set a scheduled departure or an off-peak charging window so your Tesla charges overnight instead of on plug-in.

FYXO connects to the same Tesla hardware through the official Fleet API, but instead of a fixed window it follows the actual half-hourly wholesale price — and it does the same for your battery, hot water and other flexible loads, not just the car.

Side by side

	FYXO	the Tesla app
Device coverage	30+ brands — EV chargers, batteries, solar, smart plugs, hot water, appliances	Tesla vehicles & Wall Connector
Pricing signal	Live wholesale prices, half-hourly	Scheduled departure / off-peak window you set
Whole-home optimisation	Yes — battery, hot water, appliances	Tesla charging only
Follows live market prices	Yes	No — fixed time windows
AI assistant / API	Yes — MCP server + REST API (Pro+)	No open control API for third-party optimisation
Safety layer	Pre-execution safety layer + one-tap emergency stop	N/A (charging schedule only)
Cost model	Free plan; paid from €8/mo; performance fee only on verified savings	Free

Reflects publicly available information about the Tesla app as of 2026-07. Competitor features and pricing change — please check their current documentation.

When the Tesla app is the better choice

You only want simple scheduled overnight charging and nothing else.
You’re on a flat tariff where timing barely changes the price.
You’d rather not connect any third-party service at all.

When FYXO is the better choice

You’re on a dynamic or time-of-use tariff where the cheapest hours move day to day.
You want to optimise more than the car — battery, hot water, heating, appliances.
You want price-following automation plus AI-assistant (MCP) and API access.

FAQ

Does FYXO replace the Tesla app?

No — you keep the Tesla app. FYXO connects through the official Tesla Fleet API to schedule charging around live prices, and adds optimisation for the rest of your home.

Is FYXO better than Tesla’s scheduled charging?

For a flat tariff, Tesla’s built-in scheduling is fine. On a dynamic or time-of-use tariff, FYXO follows the actual cheapest half-hours rather than a fixed window, which usually captures more savings.

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