[blamazon]

On my 2017 model x the charging port is locked shut when the car is locked.

I get a strange amount of vitriol from anti-EV folks where I live, I could imagine somebody putting a metaphorical potato in the metaphorical tailpipe. Although that type of person is more likely to use a screwdriver than a replay attack.

[somedude895]

Is it really locked? I don't know the Model X well enough, but on my 2018 Model S the charging port is underneath the reflective part next to the brake light, which you can open by pressing down on it. I only found out I didn't have to use my key to open it a couple months ago.

[blamazon]

Yep, it's really locked. If the car is locked pressing the little reflective thing does nothing. The flap has a lock and a servo to flip it open and closed - I can open and close it from the MCU touchscreen.

Makes sense that they'd ditch this as unnecessary complication.

[shmoe]

Don't forget being near the car with your key is enough to be "unlocked". Ditch your fob inside and try it.