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Re:Test Drive of the Tesla Model 3 Performance by smogcutter on Thursday July 19, 2018 @07:23PM (#17571228)
> The keyless unlock for the Model 3 is amazing as long as it actually works with your phone. My wife's Pixel XL works about 50% of the time and it makes it infuriating. PLEASE GIVE US A KEYFOB, TESLA

Wait, really? If your phone is broken or out of batteries, are you locked out of the car?

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Re:Test Drive of the Tesla Model 3 Performance by mdeeks on Thursday July 19, 2018 @07:28PM (#17571259)
No, it comes with two credit card "keys" that you keep in your wallet. They are RFID and you brush them next to the door or center console to unlock and start. Think of them like traditional manual keys.
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Re:Test Drive of the Tesla Model 3 Performance by smogcutter on Thursday July 19, 2018 @10:01PM (#17571899)
Ah, gotcha. That makes a lot more sense.
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Re:Test Drive of the Tesla Model 3 Performance by TrainedMonkey on Thursday July 19, 2018 @07:26PM (#17571251)
You also get 2 RFID cards that can open/start the car.
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