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Do electric cars have keys?

I’ve noticed that almost every new car on the market now has done away with key-start ignitions and some are even being made without keys at all. Do any electric cars still have keys?

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Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Getting handed the keys to a new car was at one point an almost ceremonial moment in the process of buying a new car, but those days might be gone altogether in the near future!
If you’re buying a new model
electric car
, chances are that yes, your car will probably come without a key. Cars like the Tesla Model 3 are even being produced without
key fobs
. Instead, drivers will open the door to their new car with a keycard and a smartphone app.
If you’re buying a used car, some older model electric and hybrid cars still may come with keys, but they’re becoming increasingly obsolete as push-button starts and
keyless-entry systems
grow in popularity.
Think about it—with a keyless car you’ll never have to worry about
locking your keys in the car
again!
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