Tesla Selling Cars Without Key Fobs From July

When the Model 3 and Model Y were first introduced, Tesla's decision to not supply conventional key fobs surprised many. But the company's argument was why would anyone bother with a traditional key when you could simply use a smartphone to gain access to the car? After all, Tesla also supplied these vehicles with key cards should you find yourself in a spot of bother.

However, the company soon backtracked and announced a key fob would be对较小的models. At the time, Musk was quoted as saying "We really need to provide a normal key to the customers of the car." Now, a key fob for the Model 3 has been made available via Tesla's website." The largerModel Sand Model X have always received this feature as standard but, according toDrive Tesla Canada, that may soon be changing.

The outlet reports that buyers of new Model S and Model X models will now have to pay extra for the key. A reader shared that his newly-acquired flagship sedan did not come with the key fob, with a delivery advisor reportedly telling him the change was implemented for vehicles delivered after July 1, 2022.

Several owners have confirmed that they also haven't received the key fob with their new Tesla vehicles. It seems that the new process is still in the beginning stages, as others have received the allegedly discontinued key fob. Tesla hasn't made an official statement regarding this decision, butCarBuzzhas reached out to the automaker for comment on this matter.

However, an internal email seen by the publication explains that the majority of Tesla owners don't bother with the key, preferring to utilize the card or mobile app. Tesla owners shouldn't fear, though - upcoming deliveries will still come with a set of key cards.