Key fob customizations - colors and screwdriver

[Cody]

Here's a look at how the key fob is customized - the keyfob cap can be changed out for different colors and also a screwdriver foldout version (can be used to install / uninstall accessories).

Looks like the screwdriver head can be regular heads (flathead, phillips) or a torx head.

 

[E90400K]

Oh no. Just thought of this... panel theft. 🤣🤣🤣🫤

 

[MavStangVa]

Well that is just what it took to get me onboard with this electric Yugo,

 

[Blackspots76]

I'd choose a Torx because not everyone carries around a Torx screwdriver.

 

[cvollers]

Oh no. Just thought of this... panel theft. 🤣🤣🤣🫤

I can just imagine what the black market for used Slate body panels will look like…

 

[E90400K]

I can just imagine what the black market for used Slate body panels will look like…

Hoping Slate makes security fasteners keyed to VIN, so some schmoe just can't whip out his electric driver and walk away with your quarterpanel. 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Jimw]

Well that is just what it took to get me onboard with this electric Yugo,

Noooooo don't say it!!! Yugos came standard with heated rear glass, more comfortable when you're pushing it in winter.🤣

 

[Daley]

Sweet! Looks like it has remote start and frunk open button on the key fob.

 

[<3 Crank Windows]

Sweet! Looks like it has remote start and frunk open button on the key fob.

I see the open frunk button, but which is the remote start -- the "2x" button?

 

[Daley]

I see the open frunk button, but which is the remote start -- the "2x" button?

Yeah that’s what it looks like to me, although I’m not sure that remote start is a thing on EVs (never owned one). I hit remote start every time I get in my vehicle. Gets the AC/heat going and lets the engine idle down a bit.

 

[cvollers]

Yeah that’s what it looks like to me, although I’m not sure that remote start is a thing on EVs (never owned one). I hit remote start every time I get in my vehicle. Gets the AC/heat going and lets the engine idle down a bit.

I think the sole purpose of the fob is to lock/unlock the doors/rear window and lock/unlock the transmission. The screw driver is a little bit ridiculous…if you need to change out a panel, use a real tool.

 

[Chadsfantasygarage]

Oh no. Just thought of this... panel theft. 🤣🤣🤣🫤

Hopefully theft is something they are already thinking about.

 

[MavStangVa]

I think the sole purpose of the fob is to lock/unlock the doors/rear window and lock/unlock the transmission. The screw driver is a little bit ridiculous…if you need to change out a panel, use a real tool.

Any tool that can do multiple jobs will do all them poorly.

 

[Daley]

I think the sole purpose of the fob is to lock/unlock the doors/rear window and lock/unlock the transmission. The screw driver is a little bit ridiculous…if you need to change out a panel, use a real tool.

I see five buttons on that fob. How many do you see? You identified three functions. Also, which button locks the transmission and why would anyone ever do that, from a fob no less?

 

[cvollers]

I see five buttons on that fob. How many do you see? You identified three functions. Also, which button locks the transmission and why would anyone ever do that, from a fob no less?

The transmission lock is not a button, it’s via radio or proximity sensor allowing the car to move (eg. be put in drive). No fob in the vehicle, no movement. Not sure what the solution for towing is (no fob in the vehicle)…I’m sure every EV company has solved this.

As for the buttons on the current fob prototype, all of that may change before actual production.