In most cases it will be subscription based and I think the option is there on some high end ICE cars. EV’s and some PHEV’s have it, but it works as above.
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I’ve just seen, didn’t you have a Sportage HEV too? The new models (my23 i think) all have remote start, too. There’s another thread in this forum (Sportage HEV winter tip) explaining how it works, so this isn’t my imagination.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.