[hightech-guy]

It sounds like your wife's car wasn't actually locked. The handles presented when the fob was near the car, and you were able to get in immediately because it hadn't actually been locked.

Handles out vs. in do not mean the car is locked or unlocked - no bearing. Maybe the new car doesn't have passive locking enabled?

 

[hightech-guy]

First establish that the car is even getting locked at all. If you walk up and the car is unlocked, that’s not good.

Lock the car with the fob or the rectangular handle touch switch. Listen for the locks to click. Try a rear door handle. Walk well away and put the fob down. Walk back to the car and see if doors can be opened.

As already mentioned, handle presentation and doors being lock are not directly related.

I have purchased two 2025 EqEVs and they behaved the same and as expected. The way the cars were delivered, I must touch the back of a front handle or the fob unlock button to unlock the doors.

Agree. The new car is not being locked, or someone unlocked it with the fob/app before approach.