diff --git a/client/src/lib/teslaMock.ts b/client/src/lib/teslaMock.ts
index f8679c1..b0bc244 100644
--- a/client/src/lib/teslaMock.ts
+++ b/client/src/lib/teslaMock.ts
@@ -24,7 +24,9 @@ export function isMockEnabled(): boolean {
 
 export function getMockScenario(): MockScenario | null {
   if (typeof window === 'undefined') return null;
-  if (import.meta.env.PROD) return null;          // never in prod build
+  // Mock is allowed in production too: it only paints the UI with fake data,
+  // it never reaches the (owner-gated) Fleet API. The visible MOCK chip in
+  // the top bar makes the state obvious.
 
   const urlParam = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search).get('mockTesla');
   if (urlParam === 'off') {