Keyring Tesla model 3 sold in one day

After an alarming video pops up showing car thieves stealing a Tesla with nothing but a phone and a tablet, Tesla on Friday released a Model 3 keychain without the functionality of a mobile phone. Passive entry easily intercepted for US customers.

After receiving constant requests from model owners 3 who were not satisfied with opening their car via a credit card-like key or via their smartphone and the Tesla mobile app, Tesla has finally launched on Friday a model 3 keychain, those of the early access program has already got hold of the device last month.

While the other Tesla models have always had a complementary keychain, the model 3 did not do it until Friday; However, this version is a little different from others. The Model S and Model X keychains feature a feature called "passive input" that allows vehicles to unlock automatically when their keychain is within a certain range, a range that can be intercepted by hackers. via a mobile phone or tablet. Model 3 does not have this feature that is bittersweet, depending on how much you enjoyed not pressing a button to get into your car.

Without this passive input (which can still be used with a smartphone), drivers will need to press the physical buttons on the remote to lock and unlock the doors, open the trunk, open the hood and open the door. load port, as it is possible with other Tesla models; on the plus side, this makes the car less likely to be stolen.

At present, the keychain that looks like a tiny version of Tesla Model 3 is exhausted; when the device is replenished, you can order it from the website for $ 150.