Security Question

[jcaspar]

Somewhat on topic, this video talks about some of the security features and ease of theft.

Don't you mean difficulty of theft? The car would only start with the key within 2 feet or less of the car. Someone would have to jump in your car and drive off without you moving more than 2 feet from the car.

 

[dtich]

honestly, in over a year of driving this car i have not thought once about the possibility of someone stealing it because the fob was nearby. head-slapping goofs, like forgetting your key on a hook near enough to the car that it starts, aside, any scenario where an actual thief is going to steal your car with you standing right there is highly unlikely, and quite fruitless as a quick call to tm will have your car tracked and immobilized within seconds (i imagine). teslas cannot be high on the list for car thieves -- there is zero chance a stolen car can be resold or even restarted once it's reported. and the market for chopshop parts has got to be nil considering the owner demographics and practicality of part swaps. the model s is so complex that it is woefully unrewarding for a car thief to even consider, i would think. they'll stick to hondas.

edit: (i suppose there's a scenario where the very technically advanced thief can clone your fob codes and then disable the cellular data antennas to foil tracking and control. but.. seriously... at that point i think a round of applause is in order. after a call to the insurance co.)

 

[jerry33]

honestly, in over a year of driving this car i have not thought once about the possibility of someone stealing it because the fob was nearby. head-slapping goofs, like forgetting your key on a hook near enough to the car that it starts, aside, any scenario where an actual thief is going to steal your car with you standing right there is highly unlikely, and quite fruitless as a quick call to tm will have your car tracked and immobilized within seconds (i imagine). teslas cannot be high on the list for car thieves -- there is zero chance a stolen car can be resold or even restarted once it's reported. and the market for chopshop parts has got to be nil considering the owner demographics and practicality of part swaps. the model s is so complex that it is woefully unrewarding for a car thief to even consider, i would think. they'll stick to hondas.

^^^ This. Except for joyriders, there's just no incentive to steal Teslas. And even if you're going to sell it in one of those countries where 70% of the cars on the road are stolen from elsewhere, you'd still need a compatible charging system.

 

[islandbayy]

Don't you mean difficulty of theft? The car would only start with the key within 2 feet or less of the car. Someone would have to jump in your car and drive off without you moving more than 2 feet from the car.

The "ease" was meant as a joke for the video, where it is actually insanely difficult to steel this car and get away with it.

 

[Babylonfive]

Would putting the j1772 adapter in the charge port basically do the same thing? The port door would be open -- but would that immobilize the car?

No. The adapter is passive connection routing only. And, it sticks out of the port as well.