Model 3 Key Fob is here: $150

[mtndrew1]

If it doesn’t support passive entry what does it...do?

 

[Eno Deb]

Do you think we can just keep the key fob in our pockets and the car will drive?

Good question. If the fob doesn't support proximity detection, how do you use it to start the car?

 

[samta09]

Sounds like the fob is only used to open/lock doors/trunks/frunk?

 

[TheLocNar]

Do you think we can just keep the key fob in our pockets and the car will drive?

Sure, but you won’t be able to unlock it without using it.

 

[BobAbooey]

Sounds like the fob is only used to open/lock doors/trunks/frunk?

I’ll send that puppy back if that’s all it does....

 

[smatthew]

$150 for a key fob for a car I just bought 30 days ago fr $60,000!!!! REALLY! I guess I can just keep trying my phone which only works about 25% of the time and only then if I turn the Bluetooth on and off while I am standing in the rain. Or I can use the cards which work fractionally better. C'mon Tesla (Elon) really are you that hard up for cash. Every car I have purchased in the last 20 years came with at least 2 fobs. My GMC truck came with three!!

Rain in California? Heck I'd purchase a fob if it caused rain.....

 

[Xenoilphobe]

$150 for a key fob for a car I just bought 30 days ago fr $60,000!!!! REALLY! I guess I can just keep trying my phone which only works about 25% of the time and only then if I turn the Bluetooth on and off while I am standing in the rain. Or I can use the cards which work fractionally better. C'mon Tesla (Elon) really are you that hard up for cash. Every car I have purchased in the last 20 years came with at least 2 fobs. My GMC truck came with three!!

The key is only $40, the stupid box you throw in a landfill is $110...

 

[SageBrush]

Note: Does not support passive entry. Review Owner’s Manual for additional information.

Ahem.

Far be it for me to mention that I suspected this would be the case. To all you geniuses (not specifically directed at my Quote) that gave me a 'thumbs down' on my comment, I now remind you of your hubris.

Until next time.

 

[Glamisduner]

well that confirms I won't be getting one. I'd just assume pickup a spare phone hah.

 

[S4WRXTTCS]

Disappointing that it doesn't support passive entry.

But, I'll probably still get it for smart summons and as a backup for entry.

The only way I used summons on my Model S was to use the Fob. I'm not about to trust my phone on the Model 3.

 

[S4WRXTTCS]

Ahem.

Far be it for me to mention that I suspected this would be the case. To all you geniuses (not specifically directed at my Quote) that gave me a 'thumbs down' on my comment, I now remind you of your hubris.

Until next time.

I gave you a thumbs down just to be funny.

it's funny to me.

 

[apacheguy]

$150 for a key fob for a car I just bought 30 days ago fr $60,000!!!! REALLY! I guess I can just keep trying my phone which only works about 25% of the time and only then if I turn the Bluetooth on and off while I am standing in the rain. Or I can use the cards which work fractionally better. C'mon Tesla (Elon) really are you that hard up for cash. Every car I have purchased in the last 20 years came with at least 2 fobs. My GMC truck came with three!!

Thanks for the information @OP! I was hoping the key fob would be free for existing owners but I won't plan to get one if it cost me money. I'm content with the keycard and phone key

Are they going to provide one for free or not? I wouldn’t buy one yet until there is a definitive answer.

Calm down, folks. Tesla has already stated that they would provide a key fob free of charge to current owners:

Tesla Model 3 Key Fob Free To Current Owners, Included For New

 

[apacheguy]

Ahem.

Far be it for me to mention that I suspected this would be the case. To all you geniuses (not specifically directed at my Quote) that gave me a 'thumbs down' on my comment, I now remind you of your hubris.

Until next time.

Is this a physical limitation of the fob as opposed to the Model S/X which supports it?

 

[Lobstahz]

Where do I attach this fob to my key ring? From the pictures I've seen I don't see anyplace to connect it to a standard key ring. Sorry if this is a bit basic, but I assume nothing with Tesla anymore

 

[BobAbooey]

Calm down, folks. Tesla has already stated that they would provide a key fob free of charge to current owners:

Tesla Model 3 Key Fob Free To Current Owners, Included For New

Email from Tesla today....

“Thank you for contacting Tesla! The Model 3 key fob is being offered on the store for $150.00 as an alternate option to the phone key and key card. The key fob is not being offered free of charge at this time as it is optional and not a feature that comes with the vehicle.
I hope this helps answer your question!”


For future customer support needs, please feel free to reach out directly to our dedicated customer support teams via [email protected]

 

[remlemasi]

Disappointing that it doesn't support passive entry.

But, I'll probably still get it for smart summons and as a backup for entry.

The only way I used summons on my Model S was to use the Fob. I'm not about to trust my phone on the Model 3.

Is it confirmed that the fob will support Summon? I mean, they can't even get the fob to support Passive Entry...

 

[eli_]

I guess they became too paranoid over all those relay attacks to offer passive entry anymore. Disappointing because it's not like it's making anything worse. You already have the same weakness with the phone keys already.

 

[GuyDude]

I’ll send that puppy back if that’s all it does....

100% agree. Back in the mail it goes if thats all the fob is capable of

 

[eli_]

Is it confirmed that the fob will support Summon? I mean, they can't even get the fob to support Passive Entry...

I think summon requires proximity detection to determine line-of-sight for safety, and passive entry also depends on proximity detection. So the two things are tied together I guess.

 

[GuyDude]

I guess they became too paranoid over all those relay attacks to offer passive entry anymore. Disappointing because it's not like it's making anything worse. You already have the same weakness with the phone keys already.

Good point... we'll see how it is and i'll post my thoughts once i receive it. probably next week