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InsideEVs: Key Fob free to current owners!
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Runebane
Member
Great, those having issues (and those that aren't but prefer a key fob) can have one. I like using my phone and don't have issues, but if they're free for existing customers I will go ahead and get a couple as I think they'll be better to use for valet parking and loaning the car out etc...
Get a couple?!? I guess in this example tesla should charge for them.
I wonder if this will enable the summon feature for Canadians. My understanding is the laws don't allow summon unless there is a key fob. Now there is sooooo.....
Runebane
Member
Since cars come standard with 2 keys (or key fobs) and mine did not, I don't see asking for 2 when they become available being excessive. Do you? I mean the key card cost them maybe $1 each considering bulk ordering. Key Fobs are much more expensive but again come standard with new cars.
chronopc
Active Member
N5329K
Active Member
When the fob is actually available, I will go place my order. Just did an extensive test drive today. Performance, dual motor model in Chill Mode. Still a fine car to drive.
Robin
Robin
2 not accessive. Couple like 5-6 excessive.
But then a lot of people didn’t want it to begin with. But because it’s free everyone will just go get 2.
So that’s why I think they should charge for it. But hey free is nice. I’ll take two!
You might want to have a chat with your wife/girlfriend about the definition of “couple” before you get yourself in trouble
Runebane
Member
A couple literally means 2. So no, a couple is NOT excessive. 5 or 6 are, absolutely. But no, a couple are not. And yes, if everyone who bought a Model 3 asked for 2, no that is NOT excessive. They should have come with them instead of the failed cards. Tesla bet on a cheaper solution that didn't work. Now all they are out of is the miniscule cost of the cards, which over the 300k cars or so they have delivered does add up, that's part of the cost of doing business. They thought they had a better solution (though any real test would have shown they needed more than what they did), they did not. So now they're paying the 1 mil extra to have key fobs to everyone who should have already had them.
Again, I personally don't need any. I'm mostly thinking in the future when I eventually sell my 3 to buy a new whatever is better at the time and the people to who purchase want the fobs. But, still I want 2 as that's what's standard. Yes, I agree, if I were to ask for 10, I should pay for any above 2. But to call me, or imply that I am selfish or an ass for wanting 2, even I don't plan to use them personally, is stupid.
Quote from the article: “Tesla has confirmed that the key fob will be included with future Model 3 purchases (no exact timeline was provided, aside from “when available“). But the bigger bit of news is that existing Model 3 owners will be able to get the key fob for free upon request. This means that current owners who’ve yearned for a fob will be able to receive one at no cost. Again, no specific timeline has been provided to us in regards to availability, so we suggest you reach out to your Tesla contacts to obtain more details.”
I would not assume that is true just because an anonymous writer at InsideEVs says it is. Find me an official statement from Tesla (not from an employee in a Tesla showroom or Service Center) and I’ll believe it.
AnarchyEOD
Member
Yup, I love the phone key and I’ll probably never use the fob but I’ll get my free ones for sure.
omgwtfbyobbq
Active Member
I kinda like the cards. Different strokes for different folks I guess. All I know is that the cards will likely still function after a trip through the washing machine in my jeans. The FOBs probably wouldn't survive that...
That’s like ordering a taco surpreme but holding the sour cream and tomatoes.
Or a royale with cheese but no cheese.
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
If the fob has to be taken out and a key pressed, then I don't view it as an improvement over the card. If it can stay in a pocket/purse and work like a Prius fob then it is tempting but expensive and subject to man-in-middle thefts.
Tesla has bowed to popular noise but I'm skeptical of the benefit.
Tesla has bowed to popular noise but I'm skeptical of the benefit.
why would it work any differently from the s and x? those both allow you to keep the fob in your pocket (how the phone key is supposed to work) don't they?
dgpcolorado
high altitude member
Yes, that's how the fob works, no need to touch It to open or lock the car.
The buttons allow some additional control, such as opening the frunk, trunk, charge port, as well as auto doors and summon for those who have those features.
Fobs !!! Fobs !!! We don't need no stinkin' Fobs !!!
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
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