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To your point about the start/stop button; would this not be an anti-theft / security feature? Otherwise, what would stop someone who broke in from just driving away with the vehicle?
You obviously have way more experience with various EVs than I do, but just curious your thoughts in that regard.
The same way any vehicle doesn't let people just drive off... a key. Either in the form of a key fob/key card... Or a phone key paired to the vehicle.
this was also my thought. I don't care what it's designed to do - I want a goddamn off button for my car lol
It won't move without a proximity key/app.
I don't want it on