Hardware requirements (2023.18.1)
Note: MCU 1 (cars previous to March 2018 without an infotainment upgrade) are not supported, as the built-in browser is out of date and too slow.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 4 | Main device for running Android. 4GB of RAM recommended |
| Heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4 | Argon Fan, ICE Tower CPU Cooling Fan or a PWM solution from Waveshare |
| Micro SD Card | 64GB or larger |
Optional
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Ethernet cable | You can supply internet to your Tesla Android rig from another router |
| Open housing for Raspberry Pi 4 | Makes cable management easy, allows all the hardware to fit into the center console |
| CarlinKit CPC200-Autokit, CPC200-CCPA | If you intend to use CarPlay |
| Huawei E3372(Europe), Alcatel IK41VE1(Europe), Alcatel IK41UC(North America) | Optional LTE modem, can be replaced with a different model that works on Raspbian out of the box. The modem is required if you plan on using Premium Connectivity features like online routing alongside Tesla Android. |