Key Fob

[VishalB]

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if a key fob from the US would work on a UK Model 3?

I'm travelling to the US in 2 weeks and was going to buy the key from there and pair it with my car here in the UK.

Thanks,
Vishal

 

[jboy210]

Sorry, no idea. But glad to see I am not the only one that prefers a fob over BT on my phone. For me, I sometimes don't carry my phone and the whole card thing feel silly.

 

[VishalB]

I agree, I think you need a backup as sometimes I've been far from home and wondered if I loose my phone or the battery dies, im screwed.

Also, the fob is cool!

 

[moltenfire]

The key fob doesn't let you do walk away lock unfortunately.

 

[coconutboy84]

just got the keyfob as well.

 

[tashtibet]

I know it's hard to believe but I've been using only Key Card since day one. Life is already good and I'm not expecting cooler & cooler thing which is really not. Simplicity is cool.

 

[jjrandorin]

I agree, I think you need a backup as sometimes I've been far from home and wondered if I loose my phone or the battery dies, im screwed.

Also, the fob is cool!

The backup in the situation you describe is the card key. Anyone that is carrying their ID around is likely doing so in a way that they could add the card key to that storage (wallet, fanny pack, back, briefcase, etc) and have the card key as a backup.

The "I need a backup" thing doesnt work as a reason to have a keyfob in addition to the card key and phone key. Lets just call it like it is, either a person thinks its cool, or used to carrying one around and feels naked without it (and wants to "stick with what they know" regarding car keys.

Im not shaming anyone, because I bought a model 3 keyfob too, about a month after I got the car. I carry it every day, on the same car ring I have my wifes BMW car key that has keyless entry. The ONLY time my keyfob has been used is to give to tesla service advisors when I have dropped my car off for service.

I totally understand why someone wants one, but I am saying that " I need a backup" isnt really the reason because we all have a backup already (the card).

 

[mrau]

The key fob doesn't let you do walk away lock unfortunately

The latest model Fob is passive and does lock when you walk away. I think it is the only version they sell now.

 

[VishalB]

Thanks guys, I agree the card is a good enough backup. I love the design of the key fob and the new one does have passive locking.

Anyone know if a fob from the US one would work on a UK model 3?