Tesla Odometer And Trip Meters: How To View Reset Them

To view and manage the odometer and trip meters in your Tesla, you need to navigate through the vehicle's controls and touchscreen interface. Here’s a detailed guide on how to access, view, and reset these meters.

Viewing the Odometer

To display the odometer and view your vehicle's mileage, follow these steps:

1. In the Vehicle:

   • Tap the car button at the bottom-left side of the screen to open the "Controls" menu.
   • Select the "Software" tab. Underneath the car's image, you'll see the vehicle model, odometer reading, and the vehicle's VIN.

2. Using the Mobile App:

   • Open the Tesla mobile app and scroll down to the bottom of the main screen. Your odometer reading will be displayed directly underneath the vehicle model, along with other vehicle details.

Viewing Trip Odometers

Teslas come with multiple trip odometers to help you track specific trips or periods of driving.

1. Trip A and Trip B:

   • Go to "Controls" > "Trips" on your vehicle's touchscreen. Here, you'll see "Trip A" and "Trip B" displayed. These trip meters can be renamed by tapping on the trip name and entering a new name. To reset these trip meters, use the associated Reset buttons.

2. Current Trip Odometer:

   • The "Current Trip" odometer resets automatically after each drive if the vehicle is left in park for more than a few minutes. You can also manually reset it by tapping the 'Reset Current Trip' button at the bottom of the screen. This odometer tracks distance traveled, average energy usage, and the duration of the trip in minutes.

3. Since Last Charge Odometer:

• This meter tracks the distance traveled and energy used since the vehicle was last charged. It resets automatically when you charge your vehicle. This can be useful for understanding your vehicle's efficiency and range on a typical charge.

Resetting Trip Odometers

To reset any of the trip meters, follow these steps:

1. Trip A and Trip B:

   • Navigate to "Controls" > "Trips" on your vehicle's touchscreen.
   • Find the trip meter you want to reset and tap its associated Reset button.

2. Current Trip Odometer:

   • Go to "Controls" > "Trips" and find the "Current Trip" section.
   • Tap the 'Reset Current Trip' button to reset the meter.

3. Since Last Charge Odometer:

• This meter resets automatically when you charge your vehicle. There is no manual reset option for this meter.

Using Trip Cards for Quick View

For Model 3 and Model Y owners, Tesla provides trip cards that offer a quick view of your trip meters and other vehicle information.

1. Accessing Trip Cards:
   • Swipe left on the mini music player controls to access the trip cards. You can choose between the music player, trip cards, and tire pressure cards. If you don't see the music player, tap the gray music icon in your vehicle's bottom menu.

Tips for Using Trip Odometers

• Tracking Efficiency: Many owners keep one of the trip odometers running since they first bought the vehicle to track energy usage and average efficiency over time.
• Tire Maintenance: Use one of the trip meters to track the miles traveled with your existing tires or to keep a record of when your tires were last rotated.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and view your Tesla's odometer and trip meters, helping you keep track of your vehicle's performance and maintenance needs.