Can Tesla be started and driven away remotely?
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If you remotely start a Tesla via a mobile phone, the driver can actually drive the vehicle away as long as they enter the car. Below is additional information: 1. All Tesla models can be started via signals from the remote key, and they can also control the vehicle's air conditioning, full-vehicle heating, and timed on/off functions. If you use the car in summer, you can start the vehicle in advance to turn on the air conditioning and cool the interior, so it won't be as hot when you enter the car. 2. Tesla is an American electric vehicle and energy company that manufactures and sells electric cars, solar panels, and energy storage devices. Headquartered in Palo Alto [1], it was founded on July 1, 2003, by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. The founders named the company "Tesla Motors" in honor of physicist Nikola Tesla.
I have firsthand experience to share about whether Tesla can be remotely started and driven away. I've tried multiple times using the mobile app, and it's indeed possible to unlock the doors, preheat or cool the cabin via the app, and even get the system ready for driving. However, the catch is that to actually drive the car away, you must be physically inside the vehicle and either authorize it through the app or insert the key card. This is a security measure designed by Tesla to prevent remote theft. I think it's a great feature because it ensures only authorized users can control the driving functions. Personally, I often remotely activate the climate control before heading out to save time and ensure comfort, but once inside, I need to take over. In summary, remote features help prepare the car, but driving it requires personal intervention, preventing unauthorized use.
