Model S ... the key packaging

[KBF]

Back to the topic, maybe the box is a Faraday cage (is that the correct term?). That would be cool; a nice container that you could also put other RFID devices... opinions?

[tdelta1000]

What we do know about the key box:
~It is metal.
~It hold two key and/ or a valet key.
~It has black material on the inside.

What do not know about the key box
~ what type of material on the inside.
~ what type of metal is the box.
~ replacement cost.

All we need now are some good pictures of the Model S key packaging.

[favo]

Personally, I would rather have no packaging for stuff like this. We waste so many resources on unnecessary and excessive packaging.

[AnOutsider]

Personally, I would rather have no packaging for stuff like this. We waste so many resources on unnecessary and excessive packaging.

[previously... on Tesla Motors Club]

The expensive box will add to the value of the car years from now when it's sold as a collector's item.

I'm willing to try out the fancy packaging. It works for Apple, and if I had to guess they're trying to emulate that experience, or the experience of buying a really expensive watch where the box and packaging are part of the whole cache and experience of ownership. I could see, if it's nice enough, holding onto the box and then bequeathing it to the next owner (OK, not me because I'll never sell it, but others might!).

@Arnold - To your children, then.

"Today's the day that your father gives the 'the box'. Try to at least pretend it means as much to you as it does to him."

Mmm, if the box has the new car or new gadget smell (like buying a new phone or laptop), then I'm going to store it somewhere safe and bring it out to sniff once a year on the anniversary of my car's delivery.

[favo]

You realize that "new car smell" is toxic outgassing, right? (I know I sound like Debbie Downer.)

[AnOutsider]

You realize that "new car smell" is toxic outgassing, right? (I know I sound like Debbie Downer.)

Gas me baby.

[Johan]

@Arnold - To your children, then.

"Today's the day that your father gives the 'the box'. Try to at least pretend it means as much to you as it does to him."

Arnolds reference to the expensive watch experience, and the above post made me think of Patek Philippe's (Exclusive watchmaker) tagline: "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation."

http://www.selectism.com/2009/03/08/...d-advertising/

One can only hope the Model S is that good, that my son will get it when he turns eighteen (in 16 years). Then with the 300 kW battery upgrade and software limited 0-60 time of 8 seconds for the first year

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[thelastdeadmouse]

I don't personally car much about getting a fancy box for my key, but if I do get one I'll certainly keep it. There may be tens of thousands of them, but if they're some way marked with the vehicle's vin number, even if its just a sticker, it'd add value to the vehicle down the line when resold. I'm a bit of a classic car guy, and vehicles that include the original window sticker, license plates, service records, and other such provenance are worth significantly more to collectors than those without.

[Ohms.Law]

Does anyone know if the Model S "key" comes with an eye hook to be hung from one's keychain (bleh), or is it a stand-alone gadget? If the latter, that's cool, but it's one more thing to keep track of.

[Robert.Boston]

Does anyone know if the Model S "key" comes with an eye hook to be hung from one's keychain (bleh), or is it a stand-alone gadget? If the latter, that's cool, but it's one more thing to keep track of.

Yes, there is a piercing that lets you put this on your keychain.