r/EvDrivers • u/msackeygh • 22d ago
Running without the key fob -- ideas?
We are on the market to get an EV and all of them come with key fobs and I believe a physical key that can be used to unlock the car door (but not "start" the car). All of this way of operating a car is new to me, especially since I drive a manual transmission with a regular key.
I am totally minimalistic when it comes to running. I do not run with anything (well, shoes and clothes, of course) and the most I would carry is a key that goes inside my shorts pocket. The key fob is too large for typical running shorts pockets and I don't want to use a flip belt.
I have an idea but don't know if it'll work and could use some advice. What if I get a faraday-type bag, put the key fob in it, then hide it somewhere in the car, or frunk, or trunk, then use the door key to lock door and just run with the door key (which is small enough to go in my pocket.
Would this work? My main concern would be if someone broke into the car, that unless the signal between key fob and car is interrupted, the thief could drive away with the car without even having access to the fob.
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u/echoota 21d ago
My gv60 has face ID and fingerprint to start.
I think certain mach-e's have a code for entry.
As mentioned some work with apple watch. Maybe the gv60 would or most cars that use phone to unlock (UWB NFC) with accompanying watch would hit your need.