CompareElectric and connected car apps
Pelican vs. the Tesla and Volvo apps
The official Tesla app and Volvo Cars app each work with exactly one type of car: their own. Pelican is designed to work with any type of car.
Who Pelican is for
Owners of any car who want one app with a universal CarPlay experience.
Who Tesla and Volvo's apps are for
Owners who drive a Tesla or a Volvo and want every feature that maker's own app offers, like a phone key or remote start.
Features side by side
| Feature | Pelican | Tesla and Volvo's apps |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation and cameras | ||
| Turn-by-turn navigation | Yes | No |
| Cameras | Yes | No |
| One app for every make | ||
| Makes in one app | All | 1 make each |
| One garage across makes | Yes | No |
| Remote control and car data | ||
| Lock and climate | Pelican+Yes | Yes |
| Charging | Pelican+Yes | Yes |
| Locate the car | Pelican+Yes | Yes |
| Live data from any car | Yes | No |
| CarPlay and Apple Watch | ||
| CarPlay | Yes | No |
| Customizable CarPlay widgets | Yes | No |
| Apple Watch | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | ||
| Cost of remote features | $6.99/month | Varies by make |
How Pelican stands out
Pelican works with a Tesla and a Volvo from one app, and reads live data from cars without connected services through an OBD scanner.
How Tesla and Volvo's apps stand out
A carmaker's app can do what only the maker's own systems allow, such as Tesla's phone key and live view from the car's cameras.
