The ability to access NFC means that you can either use a physical card to unlock a door, or import a key card into your digital wallet and use your phone instead, offering an alternative to the keypad. Other features include built-in Wi-Fi, so that you will not need a separate hub.

Last year, Tesla issued an update that made its vehicles easier to start after being unlocked with their NFC key cards. Now, a researcher has shown how the feature can be exploited to steal cars. Ars Technica This story originally appeared on Ars Technica ...