How does the Slate turn on?

[bartflossom]

There are physical keyholes in the doors and the tailgate so there will be a physical key supplied for those, but whether it's in the fob like Hyundai/Kia or something else is yet to be determined.

 

[brian10x]

So interesting thought, if I loose my key what’s the process for replacing it?

service center only?
Can I do it with an account ID through a tethered phone to reprogram?
Is it like my Harley where I enter a code into the dash and it will start and drive?

I know these are unanswered, probably unasked questions but thought provoking

I'd hate to LOSE my LOOSE key. That would be terrible.

 

[AngryMedic]

You rub its tires, and stroke the hood. Don't ask me how I know this information.

 

[E90400K]

You rub its tires, and stroke the hood. Don't ask me how I know this information.

TMI...

 

[EverythingSlate]

So interesting thought, if I lost my key what’s the process for replacing it?

service center only?
Can I do it with an account ID through a tethered phone to reprogram?
Is it like my Harley where I enter a code into the dash and it will start and drive?

I know these are unanswered, probably unasked questions but thought provoking

Id imagine using vin and proof of purchase they’d(slate) mail you a new key.

 

[cadblu]

Tesla no longer provides key fobs with new vehicles, although you can order them as options. Instead you get a set of key cards that you can slip in your wallet. Once authenticated your phone is the main key. I give the key card to the service guys as a valet key. And you can’t loose 😉 a fob if you don’t have one. And no batteries to replace!

 

[brian10x]

Tesla no longer provides key fobs with new vehicles, although you can order them as options. Instead you get a set of key cards that you can slip in your wallet. Once authenticated your phone is the main key. I give the key card to the service guys as a valet key. And you can’t loose 😉 a fob if you don’t have one. And no batteries to replace!

You can't LOSE a LOOSE fob!

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

From slate on twitter they said we willl need the key fob in the holder so yah its some kind of rfid system

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

From slate on twitter they said we willl need the key fob in the holder so yah its some kind of rfid system

 

[AZFox]

From slate on twitter they said we willl need the key fob in the holder so yah its some kind of rfid system

Good to know. Seems more secure than just having the fob in your pocket.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

Good to know. Seems more secure than just having the fob in your pocket.

True

 

[sodamo]

Just found my wife’s FOB for my truck after putting it in a safe place six weeks ago.

 

[1yeliab_sufur1]

Just found my wife’s FOB for my truck after putting it in a safe place six weeks ago.

lol I guess it was really safe huh

 

[Felix M.]

The key fob has to be in proximity of the vehicle. Just like a push to start ICE.

I love that about my Ridgeline. The fob stays in my coin pocket until laundry day.

 

[E90400K]

You can't LOSE a LOOSE fob!

I think that's exactly why you lose a fob, because it got loose from you...