Damn, that sounds so much worse. My Tacoma already has keyless for me to worry about, but at least that doesn’t require an internet connection.

I know that NFC itself does not require an internet connection, but the whole point of requiring a smartphone at all here is to have an app that millions of people MUST install, to collect data to sell. I won’t at all be surprised when they arbitrarily lock NFC keyless behind a required internet connection.

I’m tired boss.

You don’t need an extra app to install a car key in your wallet (if on iPhone). Well, for BMW this is the case, I think Tesla uses a separate UWB solution that is app heavy (but your phone is more like fob and NFC tap isn’t necessary).

I'd compromise with hands-free door unlocking, but some harder method to start the engine.