# Pilot Log for Tesla — Get actual cost and autonomy

> Tesla trip and charging log with autonomy and cost statistics. (iPhone/iPad app by Jean-Marc Le Gros.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-log-for-tesla/id1564398488 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jean-Marc Le Gros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564398490)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2021-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-log-for-tesla/id1564398488/reviews.md

## What is Pilot Log for Tesla?

If you own a Tesla and are looking for an app providing you… :

- automatic recordings and archives of your long trips, giving you key statistics  (autonomy, cost and more) specifically for such trips, quite different from those of your daily commute
- recording of all your charges with the same key statistics for the global usage of your car, as well as visibility on the cost of your home charges (otherwise hidden in your global bill)
- a fully private solution based on queries from your phone to your Tesla account, NOT relying on a permanent monitoring and recording of your car from a central internet server (which is like giving the key of your car, its location and allowing the recording of all your whereabouts…)

… Pilot Log For Tesla is made for you.

The app comes with a free trial with full access for 30 days, after which an in-app purchase for "lifetime unlock" is required.

Trips:

By default a trip log is automatic: you just have to push a button to start you trip and another one to archive it when it is completed. Stops and starts along your trip are  automatically detected and recorded.

At each start/stop the following data are automatically collected: time, address, mileage, battery %, external temperature, added kWh (as applicable).

Using these data, trip statistics are computed, globally and for each trip segment, relating to autonomy, distance, battery usage or charge, duration, speed and outside temperature.

Once the trip is archived, the « adjusted electricity cost » is computed using recharge costs and adjusted cost (+ or -) to take into account the difference of battery level at the beginning and end of the trip. 

Charges:

Charges done during a trip logged with the app are automatically available in the charges history and for charges statistics.

You can define up to 3 electricity contracts with the following data: address (via geo-localization), kWh price (peak and off-peak periods as applicable).

You can easily record charges done at your contracts location once completed; just push a button; the applicable contract is detected via geo-localization and added kWh are automatically collected from the car. Charge cost is computed using your electricity contract peak and off-peak unit prices (as applicable). 

Any other type of charge is easily recorded in the same way. Added kWh come automatically from the car; you just have to enter yourself the charge cost (which could be 0 in case of a free charge).

Charges data are used to produce the following statistics, for the current month and the preceding 3 months:
- total charge cost
- contract charges cost (for each contract)
- cost of 100 miles (or km)
- autonomy (distance for a full battery)

Security, privacy, disclaimer:

- during a trip, the GPS coordinates of your phone are recorded. This is mandatory for the automatic mode and for the display of your trip on the map. The activation of Location Services will be requested at the first use of the app. You can also activate it later in Settings/Privacy & Security/Location Services

- email and password you use to connect to your Tesla account are not known by the app

- the application only gets data from the car and does so only when you log a start/stop or record a charge. Car battery drain by « waking-up » the car is negligible

- the only commands sent to the car are the following: wake-up and provide available data. No commands are sent for « physical » action (like open, close, …)

- the app is not endorsed by Tesla Inc.

## Key features

- Automatic trip recording and archiving
- Key statistics for long trips and daily commutes
- Detailed charge history and cost analysis
- Visibility on home charging expenses
- Private data handling via direct Tesla account queries
- Customizable electricity contracts for cost calculation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-log-for-tesla/id1564398488/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Inutilisable 😕

*2025-01-03, version 4.8*

Crash au démarrage après avoir donné accès au compte tesla

### 5/5 — Utile, simple, pas chère

*2022-06-05, version 2.5*

Très utile notamment pour connaître l’autonomie et le coût réels lors des voyages.

## Frequently asked questions about Pilot Log for Tesla

### What is Pilot Log for Tesla?

Pilot Log for Tesla is an application designed for Tesla owners to automatically record and archive long trips, providing detailed statistics on autonomy, cost, and trip segments. It also tracks all charging sessions, offering insights into global usage and home charging expenses.

### How does Pilot Log for Tesla handle my data?

Pilot Log for Tesla is a fully private solution that queries your phone directly to your Tesla account. It does not rely on a permanent monitoring or recording of your car from a central internet server, ensuring your car's data and location remain secure.

### What information is collected during a trip?

During each trip start and stop, the app automatically collects data such as time, address, mileage, battery percentage, external temperature, and added kWh. This data is used to compute trip statistics for autonomy, distance, battery usage, duration, speed, and outside temperature.

### Can Pilot Log for Tesla calculate my electricity costs?

Yes, the app can compute the 'adjusted electricity cost' for trips using recharge costs and battery level differences. You can also define up to three electricity contracts with address and kWh price details to accurately calculate the cost of home charges.

### What are the pricing details for Pilot Log for Tesla?

Pilot Log for Tesla offers a free trial with full access for 30 days. After the trial period, a one-time in-app purchase is required for a 'lifetime unlock' of all features.

### On which devices can I use Pilot Log for Tesla?

Pilot Log for Tesla is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires Location Services to be activated for its automatic trip recording features.

### How often is Pilot Log for Tesla updated?

The app was last updated on July 27, 2025, with version 4.8.3. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Pilot Log for Tesla?

Pilot Log for Tesla has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9 — 2026-07-15

- correction of impossibility to access car data for several hours after a new connection to the Tesla account

### 4.8.3 — 2025-07-27

- Tesla has started invoicing developers for usage of the interface (API) allowing to access car data, with a specific high cost for getting cars out of « sleep mode »; when this is required, this version asks you to do it with the official Tesla app, then to go back to the app; if you use the app inside your car, the car is not sleeping so this problem is avoided
- compatibility with Tesla authentication infrastructure change on August 1st, 2025

### 4.8.1 — 2025-01-22

- icon for dark mode (IOS 18)
- the itinerary of a started trip can be changed
- minor improvements and defects corrections

### 4.8 — 2024-12-04

This version I dedicated to improving ease of use of the app:

- new short Quick Start instructions focused on initial trials of trip recording; they are displayed before first login (new users) and are available via the « Info » tab
- Quick Start, Detailed Instructions and Change Log are printable for easier reference
- a not editable itinerary « Any drive » is added to the itinerary list; this is to be used, for instance, if you want to track a car all day usage without referring to a specific itinerary (ie. from / to)
- a « Quick Action » (long press on the app icon) allows to quick start a new trip with « Any drive »
- a trip can be « started » (within the app or via Quick Action) before being in the car and driving; once the iPhone detects driving the trip start time is updated

Besides:
- if you were not already asked to allow Notifications, the app will ask it (once); it is recommended you allow it

### 4.7 — 2024-10-31

- charges recorded as part of trip can be edited in the Charges tab, vs only in the Trips tab in previous versions
- the charge locations are identified on the trip map
- trial period set to 30 days
- minor defects corrections

## Apps similar to Pilot Log for Tesla

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [IEV Charge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iev-charge/id6450920991) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle |
| [Compare Photos - Image Picture](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compare-photos-image-picture/id1619103658) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Lifestyle |
| [Elvee: Tesla App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elvee-tesla-app/id6502520879) | 4.3 (15) | Free | Lifestyle |
| [Un Petit Plus: Keep the spark](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/un-petit-plus-keep-the-spark/id6692627328) | — | Free | Lifestyle |
| [Vibe C. - Well-Being Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-c-well-being-tracker/id6502196564) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Lifestyle |
| [My Fairly](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-fairly/id6747285778) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Lifestyle |

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-24.*