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by somedude895 1549 days ago
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.
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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.

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