Change your Tesla home address in the app, on the vehicle touchscreen, or through your online account
Tesla stores your home address in three places: the navigation system in your car, your Tesla app on your phone, and your online account at tesla.com. You need to update it in at least the app and the vehicle itself so that navigation, Supercharger routing, and climate preconditioning work correctly. The fastest route is the mobile app, which takes about two minutes. If you want to change it everywhere at once, you can do that through your online account, and the change will sync to your phone and car within a few hours.
Your home address is also used by Tesla's navigation to calculate range, suggest charging stops on long trips, and warm or cool your car before you leave. If your address is wrong, the car may not know how far away you actually are and may suggest charging stops that do not make sense for your real location.
Key Takeaways
- The Tesla app is the fastest way to change your home address — open the app, tap the location pin icon, and select "Home" to edit it.
- You can also change your home address on the vehicle touchscreen by going to Controls > Service > Home Address, though this method is slower.
- Changes made in the app or on the vehicle sync to your online Tesla account automatically, usually within a few hours.
- Your home address affects navigation range calculations, Supercharger routing, and climate preconditioning, so updating it improves accuracy across all three.
Change your home address using the Tesla mobile app
Open the Tesla app on your phone and tap the location pin icon at the bottom of the screen. You will see a list of saved locations, including "Home" if you have one set. Tap "Home" to open the address editor.
Delete the old address and type in your new street address, city, and state. As you type, Tesla will show you matching addresses. Tap the one that matches your actual location. Once you confirm, the app will save the change when ready. Your vehicle will receive the update within a few minutes if it is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular.
Change your home address on the vehicle touchscreen
Sit in the driver's seat with the vehicle in Park. Touch the Controls icon (the three horizontal lines) on the bottom left of the touchscreen. Scroll down and tap "Service," then look for "Home Address" in the menu.
Tap the address field and use the touchscreen keyboard to enter your new address. Tesla will show suggestions as you type. Select the correct address from the list. The vehicle will save the change when ready, and it will sync to your app and online account within a few hours.
This method is slower than using the app because the vehicle touchscreen keyboard is less responsive than typing on your phone. Use it only if you do not have your phone with you or if the app is not working.
Change your home address through your Tesla online account
Go to tesla.com and sign in with your Tesla account email and password. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account Settings." Look for a section labeled "Home Address" or "Saved Locations."
Click "Edit" next to your current home address and enter your new address. Tesla will show you matching addresses as you type. Select the correct one and click "Save." The change will sync to your mobile app and vehicle within a few hours, usually faster if your car is connected to Wi-Fi.
This method is useful if you want to change your address before you drive your car, or if you want to confirm the change has been saved to your account before relying on it for navigation.
Why your home address matters for navigation and charging
Tesla uses your home address to calculate how much range you need for a trip. If your address is wrong, the car may think you are farther from your destination than you actually are, or it may suggest Supercharger stops you do not need. An incorrect home address can also cause the vehicle to miscalculate whether you have enough charge to reach a destination.
Your home address is also used for climate preconditioning — the feature that warms or cools your car before you leave. If the address is wrong, the car may not know when you are about to depart and may not start preconditioning at the right time.
What to do if your home address will not save
If you enter an address and it does not appear in the suggestions, try typing just the street number and name first, then add the city and state. Tesla's address database sometimes requires you to select from the list rather than type the full address freehand.
If the address still will not save, restart the vehicle by shifting into Neutral, pressing and holding both scroll wheels on the steering wheel for about 10 seconds, and waiting for the Tesla logo to appear on the touchscreen. This resets the vehicle's systems and often fixes address-saving problems. After the restart, try entering the address again.
If you are using the app and the address will not save, close the app completely, wait 30 seconds, and reopen it. If the problem continues, sign out of your Tesla account in the app settings, wait a minute, and sign back in.
How long it takes for address changes to sync across your devices
Changes made in the Tesla app usually appear on your vehicle within a few minutes if the car is connected to Wi-Fi or has cellular service. If your car is offline, the change will sync the next time it connects to the internet.
Changes made on the vehicle touchscreen sync to your app and online account more slowly — usually within two to four hours. Changes made through your online account at tesla.com sync to both the app and vehicle within a few hours, faster if your car is actively connected.
If you need the change to take effect when ready, use the mobile app, which is the fastest method. Do not rely on the vehicle touchscreen if you are about to take a long trip and need the address updated right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set multiple home addresses in Tesla?
No. Tesla allows only one home address at a time. You can save other locations as "Favorites" in the navigation system, but only one location can be designated as "Home." If you move frequently or have multiple residences, you will need to change your home address each time you want to switch which location the car treats as your primary residence.
Will changing my home address affect my charging history or trip logs?
No. Your charging history and trip logs are not tied to your home address. Changing the address will not delete any past data. The change only affects future navigation calculations and climate preconditioning.
What if I enter an address that Tesla does not recognize?
Tesla's address database may not include very new addresses or rural locations. If your address does not appear in the suggestions, try entering the nearest cross street or a nearby landmark address instead. You can also try entering just the ZIP code and then refining from there. If Tesla still cannot find your address, contact Tesla Support through the app for help.
Do I need to change my home address if I move temporarily?
Only if you want navigation and charging suggestions to be based on your temporary location. If you are moving for a short time and do not want to change your home address, you can straightforward enter your temporary address as a destination each time you drive, and the car will navigate from there without changing your saved home address.
Will my insurance company know if I change my home address in Tesla?
No. Your Tesla home address is separate from your insurance information. If you move, you will need to contact your insurance company directly to update your address with them. Tesla does not share your home address with your insurance provider.