# Tesla Launches Emergency Drive Away for US Superchargers

> Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature lets drivers pull from Superchargers without unplugging, for emergencies only.
- Title: Tesla Launches Emergency Drive Away for US Superchargers
- Summary: Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature lets drivers pull from Superchargers without unplugging, for emergencies only. Tesla released Emergency Drive Away…
- Keywords: tesla, supercharger, emergency drive away, us superchargers, supercharger for business, model s, model x, charge port, software update, ev wire, cars, technology
- Source: EVwire — https://evwire.com/p/tesla-releases-emergency-drive-away-supercharger-for-business
- Author: Simon Alvarez
- Published: 2026-10-02T10:39:37.533+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, supercharger, emergency drive away, us superchargers, supercharger for business, model s, model x, charge port, software update, ev wire, cars, technology
## Tesla releases Emergency Drive Away
Tesla releases Emergency Drive Away for all US Superchargers, including Supercharger for Business sites.
## Emergency Drive Away works for emergencies
Emergency Drive Away overrides the lock, letting drivers shift into Drive with the cable attached after confirming an on-screen warning.
## Feature available with software update 2026.38.3
Emergency Drive Away arrives with software update 2026.38.3 and is limited to the US for now, excluding Canada and other markets.
## Model S and X vehicles before 2021 not supported
Model S and Model X vehicles built before 2021 are not supported by Emergency Drive Away.
## Tesla warns of damage and repair costs
Using Emergency Drive Away damages both the car and Supercharger, with repair costs up to $25,000 for electrical and civil work.
## Max de Zegher explains feature purpose
Max de Zegher, Tesla's Senior Director of Charging, said the feature is for emergencies only to prevent abuse and ensure safety.
## Tesla emphasizes no abuse required
Tesla states drivers must not abuse Emergency Drive Away to avoid restrictions and ensure the feature remains available for emergencies.
## Key takeaway

Tesla released Emergency Drive Away for all US Superchargers to allow drivers to exit during emergencies without unplugging, with repair costs up to $25,000.