diff --git a/homeassistant/components/tesla/device_tracker.py b/homeassistant/components/tesla/device_tracker.py
index 08e5d58ba6e6e..f39d8055b125f 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/tesla/device_tracker.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/tesla/device_tracker.py
@@ -68,3 +68,8 @@ def should_poll(self):
     def source_type(self):
         """Return the source type, eg gps or router, of the device."""
         return SOURCE_TYPE_GPS
+
+    @property
+    def force_update(self):
+        """All updates do not need to be written to the state machine."""
+        return False