Emergency Drive Away

Tesla adds Emergency Drive Away feature to override Supercharger lock

Tesla has released a new software feature called Emergency Drive Away that lets drivers shift into Drive and pull away while still connected to a Supercharger. Activating it requires holding the brake and tapping an on-screen confirmation, which warns of potential damage to the vehicle and charging station. The feature currently works only at US Superchargers and requires the latest software update, excluding pre-2021 Model S and X vehicles.

engadget.com · 2026-10-02

Tesla adds software feature letting drivers break away from Superchargers in emergencies

Tesla rolled out an 'emergency drive away' feature that lets drivers shift into drive and pull away from a charger while the cable is still attached, overriding the normal charging lock. The cable breaks away and falls to the ground, causing some damage to both the car and the charging handle, and the feature triggers a confirmation alert before activating. It is currently available only in the US.

theverge.com · 2026-10-02