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Tesla’s do come with a key, it’s a card that you’re supposed to carry with you and it always works. The phone app is a convenience feature. Although it works f

Tesla’s do come with a key, it’s a card that you’re supposed to carry with you and it always works. The phone app is a convenience feature. Although it works flawlessly 99% of the time, you should not rely solely on it

dmitrygr 7y ago
IIRC the card is still electronics which means that it will not work if there is no power or a failure in the electronics
- austhrow743 7y ago
  If your electric car doesn't have any power then you have bigger problems than not being able to get inside it.
  - dmitrygr 7y ago
    Such as? Car is enclosed so I shall not die of exposure in there by the time help arrives. I shall die outside when it is minus 30 Celsius and windy
  - olyjohn 7y ago
    Depends on what your problem is.
- xedeon 7y ago
  > IIRC the card is still electronics which means that it will not work if there is no power or a failure in electronics Same with any modern car with a keyfob.. Hello?
  - dmitrygr 7y ago
    Most fobs include a physical key. I can tell you Corvette and BMW 3 series do
    - xedeon 7y ago
      > Most fobs include a physical key. I can tell you Corvette and BMW 3 series do Only to open the driver side door. You still need the fob in close proximity at a designated spot to start the car. With Tesla cars there's no need for a physical key both for unlocking and starting.