Didn't know that. A few years ago this issue of stealing a Tesla with a signal repeater was a concern among some Tesla owners.... it's interesting to note that Tesla cars are the least likely cars to be stolen. ...
That would work, anything that blocks the signal be it air distance, Faraday cage, walls, etc. If the repeater can't pick up the signal, there is nothing for it to relay for the repeater end that the second thief would be using.So faraday bag for my keys when they’re in my pocket: yes
Another plus for Teslas - Tesla chargers don't take payment. The charger identifies the car and sends the info back to Tesla, which bills the owner monthly.Can't pay cash for public charging, so it leaves a credit card trail.
with my 2012 Leaf if I start it and walk away far enough when I come back I have to hit the start button againOnce upon a time I was driving our Leaf with my wife as a passenger. I got out at the hockey rink and my wife, without her fob, took off for a grocery store a few miles away. Fortunately I quickly realized what was going to happen, phoned her, and she turned around and came back to get my fob. (Otherwise I wouldn't be alive today to tell the story.)
You might want to test that. When I was experimenting with 'protecting' the Prius key, I tried putting it in a small aluminum box. The signal still got through. Steel box worked. I would not think the Leaf would be different.I keep the spare key hidden in the car wrapped in aluminum foil. Even some how if the car would lock by itself you can call nissan service to unlock the car remotely and get to the key.
Pretty easy to test and yes it takes several levels of foil and location dependent!You might want to test that. When I was experimenting with 'protecting' the Prius key, I tried putting it in a small aluminum box. The signal still got through. Steel box worked. I would not think the Leaf would be different.
When I bought my Leaf the salesperson tried to sell me something that would protect me from car theft. My response was any thief would have so much ranch anxiety he would choose the Tesla.The car gives away its position in the app, i wouldn't worry.
You can a set a speed limiter in the app so it can't be driven faster, would be piece of cake to catch anyone thinking of stealing it.
Enter your email address to join: