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Tesla launches capability to drive away while plugged in after deadly Supercharger shooting

The update lets drivers leave while still plugged in, but Tesla says it is for emergencies only and could damage vehicles and chargers.

Summary by Electrek
Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away lets drivers leave a Supercharger while plugged in. It arrives two months after the Twin Falls shooting, in the US only.

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0 Tesla has added a feature designed for extreme situations: it allows you to leave a Supercharger without removing the cable before. Emergency Drive Away temporarily removes the usual lock, but the company itself warns that doing so will cause damage to both the car and the charging point.Tesla has turned remote updates into a tool capable of profoundly changing their cars long after they have left the factory. Now it proves this with a rather …

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Electrek broke the news in Fremont, United States on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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