Quote from: Kevin23 on January 25, 2023, 16:54:11Quote from: Dimercaprol on January 25, 2023, 12:18:44Why only model 3 and Y? Doesn't make sense to exclude model S.
The Model S and X are software protected: the charge port will not open if the car is locked.
Nope. Just tried it with a Model S. The port opened fine after I locked the doors.
Tesla could fix it with software, but given the few reasons for it, it might not be in their best interest if it helps tie up Superchargers. I could justify it for a pre 2015 Model S, since the flap can open when someone presses a button on a charger handle more than one car away, and they don't self close. But for anything newer, I can't see a reason.
There's probably a way to defeat something, But it would be easier to face the car the wrong way.
Tesla should leave it alone. It's hard to blame someone for plugging a car in, given that the only legitimate reason to park there is to charge. Saying "I did it because you forgot to plug in and I didn't want you to be towed" is hard to argue against.