Tesla adds Emergency Drive Away to break free from Superchargers

Tesla rolled out Emergency Drive Away in update 2026.38.3, letting U.S. drivers shift into Drive while still plugged into a Supercharger. Activating it snaps the connector from the charge port, damaging both the car and the stall, with stall repairs costing up to $25,000.

• Feature ships via OTA update 2026.38.3 and works only at U.S. Superchargers
• Activation requires holding the brake and tapping "Activate" on screen
• Repairing a damaged Supercharger stall can cost up to $25,000
• Modern models supported; pre-2021 Model S and Model X excluded