Tesla Stops Selling Model S And X With Key Fobs

Buyers now only get a Tesla Key Card as standard.

By: Ben O'Hare

Jul 10, 2022 at 2:56pm ET

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Tesla has stopped providing Model S and X owners with a key fob as standard. Instead, new owners only get a Tesla Key Card. However, if you still want a key fob for your S or X you can purchase one from the Tesla Store for $175.

The cheaper Tesla Model 3 and Y come without key fobs as well. Again, customers are able to get fobs via the Tesla Store. Back when the Model 3 first launched in 2017, Tesla initially sold it to customers without key fobs available to save costs. That said, the company later backtracked on this decision and introduced key fobs for the Model 3 on the Tesla Store in 2019. At the time Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that Tesla really needs to provide all owners with "a normal key".

The move to sell the S and X without key fobs reportedly came into place on July 1. This comes as European Model S / X reservation holders are becoming increasingly agitated. The updated Model S and X are still not in Europe, despite being available in North America for over a year.

In fact, Tesla's European websites are no longer showing any expected delivery dates for the S and X. This has led some to speculate that Tesla may not bother introducing either vehicle in Europe, instead continuing to prioritize the cash cows that are the Model 3 and Y.

What are your thoughts on Tesla's decision to no longer include key fobs with the S / X? Too extreme cost-cutting? Let us know in the comments below.