Can a lost electric car remote key be replaced?
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Electric car remote keys cannot be replaced if lost. The functions of an electric car remote key include: 1. Press and hold the lock button after turning off the engine to close the windows; 2. Press the horn button on the key to alert the owner of the vehicle's location; 3. Press and hold the trunk unlock button to automatically open it; 4. Press the unlock button once to open only the driver's door, and press twice to open all doors. The maintenance methods for electric car remote keys are: 1. Avoid frequently placing them with metal objects; 2. Do not store spare keys in the car door; 3. Prevent the smart key from falling or being impacted; 4. Avoid exposing the smart key to high temperatures or contact with liquids; 5. Do not place the key with electronic devices.
I once lost my electric car's remote key too, and it was absolutely nerve-wracking, but later found out that getting a new one is completely doable. You need to quickly contact a 4S shop or a professional car key service provider, bringing along the owner's proof and vehicle documents for the procedure. They will reprogram a new key and deactivate the old one to prevent anyone who finds it from driving away with your car. Cost-wise, it set me back about 500 yuan, depending on the car model—higher-end electric vehicles might be more expensive. The whole process takes about one or two hours, but safety comes first, so don’t delay and affect your driving. It’s advisable to keep a spare key at home as backup. After this lesson, I bought a keychain tracker to avoid future issues. In short, don’t panic—the problem can definitely be solved, but the key is to act quickly.
