Maybe this is old news but I just saw this article suggesting a Key Fob is in the works:
Tesla is working on a new key fob – potentially for keyless Model 3
Tesla is working on a new key fob – potentially for keyless Model 3
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Key Fob To The Rescue?
- Thread starter PeteInCA
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KAUSTIN
MYP OD 10/24 Blk/W /No Tow/FSD DD 12/8 VIN:325
xpitxbullx
Member
The Model S and Model X are using BLE fobs. So it should work the same.
chronopc
Active Member
Shhhhhhh...
Yeah, me, too. I will only get one if they are reasonably priced, as well. You hear that Tesla? Reasonably priced!!!
artsci
Sponsor
When my 3 is delivered next week, I’ll have an S and a 3. Wonder if the key fob could work with both cars. that would be ideal.
woodisgood
Optimustic Pessimist
While I'm initially excited at the prospect of the key fob, I might end up waiting, especially depending on price.
I definitely empathize with folks who are having phone difficulties. I haven't had any (yet) with 3k miles that have bothered me. The car unlocks 99% of the time when I approach, and while there have been instances where it needs about 1 second longer after I grab the handle for the first time, I've never needed to take the phone out of my pocket. But I have a feeling that while it has worked well for my wife and I up to this point, a simple software update (for the phone) or a new phone could throw everything out of whack in incredibly irritating ways.
But a fob would be really handy for those times when I'm walking up to the car with groceries/anything else. It's annoying to have to pull out my phone, look at it, make several taps to get the trunk to open. On just about any other car I can reach into my pocket and hit the button without even removing the fob from my pocket (even more annoying is the lack of power liftgate but I digress). But I'll admit, aside from the trunk issue, it has been nice not having a key in my pocket too.
I definitely empathize with folks who are having phone difficulties. I haven't had any (yet) with 3k miles that have bothered me. The car unlocks 99% of the time when I approach, and while there have been instances where it needs about 1 second longer after I grab the handle for the first time, I've never needed to take the phone out of my pocket. But I have a feeling that while it has worked well for my wife and I up to this point, a simple software update (for the phone) or a new phone could throw everything out of whack in incredibly irritating ways.
But a fob would be really handy for those times when I'm walking up to the car with groceries/anything else. It's annoying to have to pull out my phone, look at it, make several taps to get the trunk to open. On just about any other car I can reach into my pocket and hit the button without even removing the fob from my pocket (even more annoying is the lack of power liftgate but I digress). But I'll admit, aside from the trunk issue, it has been nice not having a key in my pocket too.
I hope it looks cool/futuristic...
Maybe Elon could make this the "something special" for day 1 reservation holders
Maybe Elon could make this the "something special" for day 1 reservation holders
Why do you have to pull your phone out? Can't you just walk up and hit the button on the trunk to pop it open?
C141medic
Active Member
If the fob comes it should be offered at no cost to everyone who already has a M3 since it should’ve been included in the first place.
voip-ninja
Give me some sugar baby
Tesla charges $50 for four plastic discs and 20 plastic caps for wheels.
There's no way it will cost $200, it will cost at least double that. BMW/Merc/Audi all charge around $400-$500 for a replacement keyfob.
I'm pretty sure that Tesla currently charges $150-200 for a replacement Model S or X fob, including programming. So I would expect the Model 3 to cost the same.
