Nikola

Tesla, Inc. is rightfully considered to have revolutionized the automotive industry. Before their success, electric cars weren’t really a thing. But the popularity of Model S, Model X and Model 3 (along with the serious need to take action against the devastating effects of climate change) convinced many other manufacturers to try and explore opportunities within the electric sector.

If you own any of the aforementioned models, then you probably also own a mobile application that allows you to control and monitor various aspects of your car. While this is extremely useful (and perfectly fits with the whole futuristic vibe that defines the Tesla brand), you’re probably wandering why there isn’t also a desktop version of the app.

While it isn’t official, Nikola is a program which you can use to remotely control aspects of your car, just like you would with the mobile app. You still need a Tesla account to log in and access the various features in the program’s interface. For example, you can use it to lock or unlock your car, but also control its climate. You can monitor statuses like speed, battery or temperature, and also track your car’s location in real time.

Nikola has a design that will be familiar to those who already have the official mobile app.