How far can a Tesla key fob operate?

[{"selector":"#anim-5bf831df-cddf-4082-9b69-85a3c1e01d77 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-abb7b5ea-ff92-4b27-9a4d-7e3b78e1e13b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2ec1d527-c1a4-4a4e-a1a7-722f596933b5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 242.78952%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

This article discusses how the Tesla key fob operates and how its functionality is impacted by its range.

[{"selector":"#anim-4c255226-ac1c-47bc-9181-b03df6f719ae [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c1dee0fe-3db6-40d3-ad27-c4a6f603d48b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bf171037-c1d4-47b0-8104-1a363c6465f5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 178.57579%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

The incredibly sophisticated Tesla key fob enables the user to open the doors of their Tesla car by just pressing an unlock button on the fob.

[{"selector":"#anim-1451afd7-1682-4636-8f29-3753db44e39b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2843b146-2585-48f9-be5c-257a67e3b1c6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c398d95b-72fc-4b46-9169-6bbc1e848c4a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 133.84906%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Additionally, it enables people to summon their vehicles, apply the brakes on the vehicle, and even access specific features by simply pressing a button.

[{"selector":"#anim-7db7babe-ae6f-487c-8178-7d5ea8f5260a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a23180ce-bccb-43b6-899b-a355d27843c4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f2821e75-b85a-4736-a23d-b97f1da0e82e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 136.80263%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Depending on their needs, some models may have up to two minutes of power, while others may have more or less.

[{"selector":"#anim-e6077cd5-aa6c-4a84-b6e2-a74fb884e975 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.24302443975483%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0752a346-a060-4f2f-9476-a7d289cc11db","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e7edacb8-31e1-4af0-bb15-e6e139648128","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 181.33821%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

An even more effective method of automobile unlocking is the Tesla NFC key card.

[{"selector":"#anim-2baedfc9-ec61-440b-a3ea-ca7890442e8e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-27.316215146182465%, 0, 0) translate(-17.730496453900713%, -17.610418342030705%) scale(1.3546099290780143)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8a699568-0f3e-4186-8ee7-4140a5c4f9e1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-055e6e0f-d89a-4c5b-8e34-65518b356440","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 197.51462%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

You may unlock your Model S or X by just holding the card close to the centre console card reader.

[{"selector":"#anim-fac4c828-8f24-4600-833d-a38bc6e28ea6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(-18.656716417910445%, -18.631928007025724%) scale(1.373134328358209)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fa089c9e-6311-4546-924b-6735c3c25fa4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-946b32a9-1d4b-4afb-9bcb-823389c643c5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 153.71392%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

This technique can be used by drivers to unlock a variety of vehicles that are up to two years old.

[{"selector":"#anim-19dfbf1f-6c0b-4953-8560-b3d89be65229 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-20.936044078573698%, 0, 0) translate(-18.11594202898551%, -18.115941450423236%) scale(1.3623188405797102)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5bd05b9c-289a-4614-a0ae-85facd56f43f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eb8f2ece-6df0-4b47-b243-c6dff7e47829","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 150.80411%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Some models might also be able to unlock by simply touching the flat side of the key against any compatible vehicle's centre console or door pillar.

[{"selector":"#anim-2b90a976-e62a-462a-9361-d99df465039f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-57e420f0-3add-464d-8c2d-cafa3d10c91e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3308c619-cc9a-43a2-9d66-8974b4c5b0d8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 130.47353%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]