Where is the Tesla start button?

[StMaximus]

Tesla's start button is located in front of the handbrake on the center console. The start button eliminates the need to insert a car key; instead, you can directly press the button to start the vehicle within the effective range of the key's electronic sensing, omitting the action of turning a key. Pressing the start button without stepping on the brake pedal turns on the power, while pressing it while holding the brake starts the vehicle directly. The Tesla Model S is a mid-to-large-sized car under the Tesla brand, with dimensions of 4979 mm in length, 1964 mm in width, and 1445 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2960 mm. The Tesla Model S features an electric all-wheel-drive system, with a front suspension type of double-wishbone independent suspension and a rear suspension of multi-link independent suspension.

[LaJuliette]

When I first drove a Tesla, I also looked for the ignition button, only to find this car doesn't have one at all! Just sit in the driver's seat with the key, press the brake pedal, and the dashboard automatically lights up - shift gears and you're ready to go. Normally after locking the car, the system powers off automatically, completely unlike traditional cars that require turning a key. Once a friend riding with me asked 'why is the engine silent?' In reality, Tesla has simplified the startup process to just two steps: 'press brake and shift gear.' It felt strange at first, but after three days I realized this is true intelligence.

[DiEsther]

As a veteran driver with ten years of experience in fuel-powered cars, I was completely baffled the first time I drove a Tesla. Sitting inside the car, I couldn't find the start button anywhere, only to discover the trick lies in the brake pedal. As long as the smart key is inside the car, pressing the brake pedal deeply can wake up the vehicle, and shifting to D gear allows you to drive off directly. Parking is even more hassle-free—just press the door handle button to power off and lock the car. I remember the first time I took it to a car wash, the attendant also spent a long time looking for the start button. It seems the operational logic of electric cars truly subverts tradition.

[OscarLynn]

Tesla doesn't need a traditional ignition key at all, its startup logic is exceptionally intelligent. When you approach the vehicle with your phone key or key card, the doors automatically unlock. After sitting in the driver's seat and fastening your seatbelt, pressing the brake pedal immediately activates the central control screen. Once the gear selector unlocks, you can shift and drive. When parking, simply open the door to exit, and the car will automatically lock and power off once you're three meters away. This design makes the driving experience incredibly smooth, completely eliminating the days of searching for keyholes.

[LeCaleb]

I once made a funny mistake when driving my friend's Tesla - I kept frantically searching for the start button after sitting in the driver's seat. Later I learned about EVs' 'keyless activation' feature: as long as the key is detected inside, pressing the brake pedal activates the powertrain. One rainy day when my phone died, I used the card key against the B-pillar to unlock, sat inside, pressed the brake and could still drive away. The most amazing part? When parking, you can just open the door and walk away - the system automatically powers off and locks within three seconds, far more convenient than traditional cars.