Tesla rolls out a new software feature, “Emergency Drive Away,” that allows drivers to move their vehicles away from a Tesla Supercharger even while the vehicle is still connected. The feature is designed for emergency situations, giving a driver a way to leave without manually disconnecting the connector.
Reports say the update was prompted by a Supercharger shooting incident. In the outlets covering the rollout, Tesla positions the capability as something drivers hope they will never need. Engadget describes the feature as enabling a drive-away action with the Supercharger still attached, while Business Insider specifies that the software update lets the vehicle shift into drive while plugged in. Both accounts frame the change as an added safety and emergency-response option delivered through an over-the-air software update.
