---
title: "Retrieve compass heading for a Tesla."
method: GET
path: "/vehicles/{vehicle_id}/tesla/compass"
tags: ["Tesla"]
---

# Retrieve compass heading for a Tesla.

`GET /vehicles/{vehicle_id}/tesla/compass`

__Description__

This endpoint returns the compass heading of a Tesla. The value is in degrees, with 0 degrees being North.

## Response `200`

returns the compass heading of a Tesla.

- Compass
  - `direction` 'N' | 'NE' | 'E' | 'SE' | 'S' | 'SW' | 'W' | 'NW' — The direction the vehicle is traveling.
  - `heading` number, float — The direction the vehicle is traveling (in degrees).

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