# Tesla Emergency Drive Away feature introduction

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tesla-emergency-drive-away-feature-introduction
> Updated: 2026-10-02T08:06:14.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Tesla has released a software update, version 2026.38.3, introducing a safety feature called ‘Emergency Drive Away’. This function allows drivers to bypass the standard electronic lockout and shift into gear to leave a Supercharger station even if the charging cable remains connected.

The feature is intended as a last resort for life-threatening situations, following a fatal shooting incident at a Supercharger station in Twin Falls, Idaho, where drivers could not quickly exit while tethered to their vehicles. Tesla warns that using this function will cause significant physical damage to the vehicle’s charge port and the Supercharger hardware, with potential repair costs reaching $25,000. Currently, the capability is limited to Superchargers in the United States and does not apply to home charging stations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Tesla and Cadillac announce new vehicle software updates and recalls

Tesla introduces an ‘Emergency Drive Away’ feature for US Superchargers, while Cadillac recalls nearly 30,000 electric vehicles due to a window anti-pinch safety defect.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tesla-and-cadillac-announce-new-vehicle-software-updates-and-recalls

### 2026-10-01: Tesla introduces Emergency Drive Away feature for Superchargers

Tesla has launched ‘Emergency Drive Away’ in the US, allowing drivers to flee a Supercharger while still plugged in during emergencies, despite potential repair costs of up to $25,000.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tesla-launches-emergency-drive-away-feature-for-us-superchargers

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