alt Hacker NewsThis was stated about the key: "Folded into the base is a mechanical backup key, a flat metal blade in a hinged housing."
I own a BYD: this is not true. The key is not hinged; rather, the entire mechanical key pulls out when a small clip is unlatched near the top of the assembly (you can see it in the CT). I assume the circular hinge-looking mechanism in the CT is just a by product of the plastic/metal weld process.
Nonetheless: very cool tech demo!
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It was suspected in the past that Lumafield used AI to write the descriptions of previous scans. It is possible they are still doing so.
The mechanical key has a hinge (to be able to operate it), but it’s not “hinged” to the fob.
Having a mechanical key hidden in the electronic key fob is nothing new, it’s common on many cars.
I wasn’t surprised by the backup key, but rather by how empty it was. I really wish key fobs were smaller. They are quite bulky in a pocket and bigger than all my actual keys combined.