# Tesla API

> Tesla returns vehicle listings and Supercharger locations as a workflow and API.

Tesla’s Search inventory method returns new and certified pre-owned vehicle listings near a required US ZIP code. Tesla’s Search superchargers method returns nearby open Supercharger sites for a required city, address, or postcode.

- Page: https://fous.com/tools/tesla
- Handle: `@tesla`
- Category: [Commerce](https://fous.com/tools/category/commerce)
- Source website: https://tesla.com
- Last verified: Sep 29, 2026

## Methods

### Search inventory

Operation `search_inventory`, version 1. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted.

Find new or certified pre-owned Tesla cars near a US ZIP code. Some new cars do not show a location or delivery estimate; these fields are null when absent.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `sort` | string | no |  | Listing order, for example price_low_to_high. |
| `trim` | string | no |  | Words in the trim name, for example Long Range. |
| `model` | string | yes | `"Model 3"` | Tesla model, for example Model 3. |
| `zip_code` | string | yes | `"90210"` | US ZIP code near which to look, for example 90210. |
| `condition` | string | no | `"used"` | New or certified pre-owned; for example used. |
| `max_price` | number | no |  | Highest vehicle price in USD, for example 45000. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `3` | Maximum cars to return, for example 20. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "model",
    "zip_code"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "sort": {
      "enum": [
        "price_low_to_high",
        "price_high_to_low",
        "lowest_mileage",
        "newest"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "price_low_to_high",
      "description": "Listing order, for example price_low_to_high."
    },
    "trim": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Words in the trim name, for example Long Range."
    },
    "model": {
      "enum": [
        "Model 3",
        "Model Y",
        "Model S",
        "Model X",
        "Cybertruck"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Tesla model, for example Model 3.",
      "examples": [
        "Model 3",
        "Model Y"
      ]
    },
    "zip_code": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "US ZIP code near which to look, for example 90210.",
      "examples": [
        "90210",
        "10001"
      ]
    },
    "condition": {
      "enum": [
        "new",
        "used"
      ],
      "type": "string",
      "default": "new",
      "description": "New or certified pre-owned; for example used.",
      "examples": [
        "used",
        "new"
      ]
    },
    "max_price": {
      "type": "number",
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Highest vehicle price in USD, for example 45000."
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 50,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum cars to return, for example 20.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        3
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "model": "Model 3",
      "zip_code": "90210",
      "condition": "used",
      "max_results": 3
    },
    {
      "model": "Model Y",
      "zip_code": "10001",
      "condition": "new",
      "max_results": 3
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `cars` | array |  |  |
| `cars[].vin` | string or null | `"5YJ3E1EBXJF111902"` |  |
| `cars[].trim` | string or null | `"Long Range All-Wheel Drive"` |  |
| `cars[].year` | integer or null | `2018` |  |
| `cars[].model` | string | `"Model 3"` |  |
| `cars[].price` | number or null | `23100` | Vehicle price in USD. |
| `cars[].wheels` | string or null | `"19’’ Sport Wheels"` |  |
| `cars[].mileage` | number or null | `91469` | Odometer in miles for used cars. |
| `cars[].currency` | string | `"USD"` | Currency of the price and discount. |
| `cars[].discount` | number or null | `560` | Vehicle discount in USD, when shown. |
| `cars[].interior` | string or null | `"Black and White Premium Interior"` |  |
| `cars[].location` | string or null | `"North Hollywood, CA"` | Vehicle city and state, when available. |
| `cars[].paint_colour` | string or null | `"Midnight Silver Metallic"` |  |
| `cars[].car_page_link` | string | `"https://www.tesla.com/m3/order/5YJ3E1EBXJF111902?range=200&titleStatus=used&redirect=no#overview"` |  |
| `cars[].epa_range_miles` | number or null | `310` |  |
| `cars[].delivery_estimate` | string or null |  | Delivery estimate as shown, when available. |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "model": "Model 3",
  "zip_code": "90210",
  "condition": "used",
  "max_results": 3
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "cars": [
    {
      "vin": "5YJ3E1EBXJF111902",
      "trim": "Long Range All-Wheel Drive",
      "year": 2018,
      "model": "Model 3",
      "price": 23100,
      "wheels": "19’’ Sport Wheels",
      "mileage": 91469,
      "currency": "USD",
      "discount": null,
      "interior": "Black and White Premium Interior",
      "location": "North Hollywood, CA",
      "paint_colour": "Midnight Silver Metallic",
      "car_page_link": "https://www.tesla.com/m3/order/5YJ3E1EBXJF111902?range=200&titleStatus=used&redirect=no#overview",
      "epa_range_miles": 310,
      "delivery_estimate": null
    },
    {
      "vin": "5YJ3E1EAXKF311705",
      "trim": "Standard Range Plus Rear-Wheel Drive",
      "year": 2019,
      "model": "Model 3",
      "price": 24600,
      "wheels": "19’’ Sport Wheels",
      "mileage": 57997,
      "currency": "USD",
      "discount": null,
      "interior": "All Black Interior",
      "location": "Ontario, CA",
      "paint_colour": "Pearl White Multi-Coat",
      "car_page_link": "https://www.tesla.com/m3/order/5YJ3E1EAXKF311705?range=200&titleStatus=used&redirect=no#overview",
      "epa_range_miles": 240,
      "delivery_estimate": null
    },
    {
      "vin": "5YJ3E1EA6JF061992",
      "trim": "Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive",
      "year": 2018,
      "model": "Model 3",
      "price": 25000,
      "wheels": "19’’ Sport Wheels",
      "mileage": 32187,
      "currency": "USD",
      "discount": null,
      "interior": "All Black Premium Interior",
      "location": "Norwalk, CA",
      "paint_colour": "Solid Black",
      "car_page_link": "https://www.tesla.com/m3/order/5YJ3E1EA6JF061992?range=200&titleStatus=used&redirect=no#overview",
      "epa_range_miles": 325,
      "delivery_estimate": null
    }
  ]
}
```

### Search superchargers

Operation `search_superchargers`, version 1. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted.

Find open Tesla Supercharger sites near a city, address or postcode, ordered by straight-line distance. Non-Tesla access reflects each station’s charging details; hours are null when not shown.

**Input**

| Field | Type | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `place` | string | yes | `"80202"` | City, street address or postcode to search near, for example Denver, CO. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `3` | Maximum number of nearby sites, for example 20. |
| `radius_miles` | number | no | `1` | Maximum straight-line distance from the place in miles, for example 25. |
| `open_to_other_evs_only` | boolean | no | `true` | Return only sites usable by non-Tesla EVs, for example true. |

**Input schema**

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "place"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "place": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "City, street address or postcode to search near, for example Denver, CO.",
      "examples": [
        "80202",
        "Denver, CO",
        "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC"
      ]
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 50,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum number of nearby sites, for example 20.",
      "x-fous-developer": true,
      "examples": [
        3,
        2
      ]
    },
    "radius_miles": {
      "type": "number",
      "default": 25,
      "maximum": 100,
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Maximum straight-line distance from the place in miles, for example 25.",
      "examples": [
        1
      ]
    },
    "open_to_other_evs_only": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false,
      "description": "Return only sites usable by non-Tesla EVs, for example true.",
      "examples": [
        true
      ]
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false,
  "examples": [
    {
      "place": "80202",
      "max_results": 3,
      "open_to_other_evs_only": true
    },
    {
      "place": "Denver, CO",
      "max_results": 3
    },
    {
      "place": "Denver, CO",
      "max_results": 3,
      "radius_miles": 1
    }
  ]
}
```

**Output**

| Field | Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `superchargers` | array |  |  |
| `superchargers[].city` | string or null | `"Edgewater"` |  |
| `superchargers[].country` | string or null | `"United States"` |  |
| `superchargers[].latitude` | number | `39.748228` |  |
| `superchargers[].longitude` | number | `-105.057764` |  |
| `superchargers[].site_name` | string or null | `"Edgewater, CO"` |  |
| `superchargers[].access_hours` | string or null | `"Available 24/7"` |  |
| `superchargers[].distance_miles` | number | `3.25` | Straight-line distance in miles. |
| `superchargers[].street_address` | string or null | `"5505 W 20th Ave"` |  |
| `superchargers[].tesla_page_link` | string | `"https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/supercharger/29612"` |  |
| `superchargers[].maximum_power_kw` | number or null | `250` |  |
| `superchargers[].number_of_stalls` | integer or null | `8` |  |
| `superchargers[].open_to_other_evs` | boolean or null | `true` |  |
| `superchargers[].tesla_location_id` | string | `"5296867"` |  |

**Example input**

```json
{
  "place": "80202",
  "max_results": 3,
  "open_to_other_evs_only": true
}
```

**Example output**

```json
{
  "superchargers": [
    {
      "city": "Edgewater",
      "country": "United States",
      "latitude": 39.748228,
      "longitude": -105.057764,
      "site_name": "Edgewater, CO",
      "access_hours": "Available 24/7",
      "distance_miles": 3.25,
      "street_address": "5505 W 20th Ave",
      "tesla_page_link": "https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/supercharger/29612",
      "maximum_power_kw": 250,
      "number_of_stalls": 8,
      "open_to_other_evs": true,
      "tesla_location_id": "5296867"
    },
    {
      "city": "Denver",
      "country": "United States",
      "latitude": 39.71785,
      "longitude": -104.9059,
      "site_name": "Denver, CO - Pontiac Street",
      "access_hours": "Available 24/7",
      "distance_miles": 5.34,
      "street_address": "44 Pontiac St",
      "tesla_page_link": "https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/supercharger/DenverCOEastsupercharger",
      "maximum_power_kw": 250,
      "number_of_stalls": 16,
      "open_to_other_evs": true,
      "tesla_location_id": "5314915"
    },
    {
      "city": "Westminster",
      "country": "United States",
      "latitude": 39.832098,
      "longitude": -105.023935,
      "site_name": "Westminster, CO",
      "access_hours": "Available 24/7",
      "distance_miles": 5.79,
      "street_address": "7450 Federal Blvd",
      "tesla_page_link": "https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/supercharger/WestminsterCOsupercharger",
      "maximum_power_kw": 250,
      "number_of_stalls": 8,
      "open_to_other_evs": true,
      "tesla_location_id": "5306500"
    }
  ]
}
```

## Quick start

Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` with a Fous API key. To create one, open Developers at the bottom of Fous Studio, turn on Developer mode, then go to API keys (https://app.fous.com/keys). Change the values in `input` to run the same tool on new data.

```bash
curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@tesla",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "search_inventory",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "model": "Model 3",
    "zip_code": "90210",
    "condition": "used",
    "max_results": 3
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'
```

```python
# Save as fous.py and run with python3 fous.py. No packages needed.
import json
import urllib.error
import urllib.request

api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY"

body = json.loads("{\n  \"api\": \"@tesla\",\n  \"visibility\": \"public\",\n  \"operation\": \"search_inventory\",\n  \"version\": 1,\n  \"input\": {\n    \"model\": \"Model 3\",\n    \"zip_code\": \"90210\",\n    \"condition\": \"used\",\n    \"max_results\": 3\n  },\n  \"response\": {\n    \"format\": \"json\"\n  }\n}")
request = urllib.request.Request(
    "https://api.fous.com/v1/query",
    data=json.dumps(body).encode("utf-8"),
    headers={
        "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    method="POST",
)
try:
    with urllib.request.urlopen(request, timeout=180) as response:
        result = json.load(response)
except urllib.error.HTTPError as error:
    raise RuntimeError(f"HTTP {error.code}: {error.read().decode('utf-8', errors='replace')}") from error
if result.get("success") is False:
    raise RuntimeError(result.get("error", {}).get("message", "Request failed"))
print(json.dumps(result["data"]["output"], indent=2))
```

```typescript
// Save as fous.mts and run with npx tsx fous.mts.
const apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY";

const response = await fetch("https://api.fous.com/v1/query", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  signal: AbortSignal.timeout(180_000),
  body: JSON.stringify({
  "api": "@tesla",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "search_inventory",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "model": "Model 3",
    "zip_code": "90210",
    "condition": "used",
    "max_results": 3
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}),
});
type ApiResult = { success: boolean; data?: { output: unknown }; error?: { message: string } };
const result: ApiResult = await response.json();
if (!response.ok || result.success === false) {
  throw new Error(result.error?.message ?? `HTTP ${response.status}`);
}
if (!result.data) throw new Error("Missing API response data");
console.log(result.data.output);
```

## Use from an AI assistant

Connect this tool to Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and any MCP client as its own MCP server. Each method is a typed tool whose arguments are the method’s input.

- Server URL: `https://api.fous.com/mcp/tools/tesla`
- Authorization: `Authorization: Bearer <Fous API key>`

**Tools**

- `search_inventory`: Search inventory. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted.
- `search_superchargers`: Search superchargers. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted.
- `fous_get_run`: the result of a run that was still going, by its `request_id`. Free.

Claude Code:

```bash
claude mcp add --scope user --transport http fous-tesla https://api.fous.com/mcp/tools/tesla --header "Authorization: Bearer ${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY to your Fous API key}"
```

To give the assistant every tool, connect `https://api.fous.com/mcp`: it finds one with `fous_search_tools` and runs it with `fous_run_tool`. Setup for other clients: https://fous.com/llms-full.txt.

## Use cases

- Compare vehicle prices, trims, mileage, and range near a ZIP code.
- Find nearby cars that match a model and budget.
- Locate open Supercharger sites near a destination.
- Identify nearby sites usable by non-Tesla electric vehicles.

## FAQ

### Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

### Can I call this Tesla tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

### How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

### Do I need a Tesla account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

### How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from tesla.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.

### What cars are available near a US ZIP code?

Search inventory returns cars near the required ZIP code for a required model, with optional filters such as condition, trim, and maximum price.

### Where are nearby open Supercharger sites?

Search superchargers returns nearby open sites ordered by straight-line distance from the required place.

### Which nearby Supercharger sites are usable by other electric vehicles?

Search superchargers can return only sites usable by non-Tesla electric vehicles when the non-Tesla access filter is true.

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- [Carvana API](https://fous.com/tools/carvana.md): Search used vehicles for sale on Carvana.
- [PlugShare API](https://fous.com/tools/plugshare.md): EV charging station map and driver reviews.
- [CarGurus API](https://fous.com/tools/cargurus.md): CarGurus helps shoppers browse dealer-listed new and used cars with deal ratings, and view average used prices, price ranges and 12-month price history by model year.
- [CarMax API](https://fous.com/tools/carmax.md): Search public CarMax used-car listings.
- [Open Charge Map API](https://fous.com/tools/open-charge-map.md): Public electric-vehicle charging location listings.
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