From The Drive · Stephen Edelstein · · 1m 10s
Tesla Emergency Drive Away Feature
Tesla adds emergency feature to let drivers leave Superchargers without unplugging.
In brief
Tesla adds emergency feature to let drivers leave Superchargers without unplugging. Tesla rolled out Emergency Drive Away to let drivers shift into Drive while plugged in, but warns it may damage vehicles and Superchargers. Originally reported by The Drive.
Tesla rolls out emergency feature
Tesla added an over-the-air update to let drivers shift into Drive while still plugged in at Superchargers.
Emergency Drive Away feature works
The feature lets drivers confirm a pop-up alert on their touchscreen to drive away without unplugging.
Charging cable breaks away
The charging connector breaks away from the Supercharger, though it may cause damage to both vehicle and charger.
Tesla warns of risks
Tesla states the feature is "intended for emergency use only" and may damage vehicles and Superchargers.
“intended for emergency use only”
Feature requires specific software
Emergency Drive Away needs software version 2026.38.3 and works only on U.S. Superchargers for Model S and Model X vehicles.
Tesla addresses real-world need
Tesla developed the feature after a lethal shooting at an Idaho Supercharger to help drivers in emergencies.
What it means
Tesla rolled out Emergency Drive Away to let drivers shift into Drive while plugged in, but warns it may damage vehicles and Superchargers.
