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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

A visual look at Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

Electric car plugged into a charging station in a city parking lot.

Tesla's Emergency Drive Away feature lets drivers depart while the charging cable is still attached.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

Blue Tesla Model 3 charging at an outdoor station surrounded by greenery.

A blue Tesla Model 3 sits plugged in at an outdoor Supercharger, where damage from an unplugged departure can reach $25,000.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

Electric scooter plugged into a charging station on a city street.

The feature is exclusive to Tesla vehicles, though other electric transport relies on similar charging infrastructure.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

Electric vehicle charging point on a roadside at night near a hill.

Tesla has not clarified whether the mandatory service visit and civil damage costs fall on owners or the company.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

Side view of a black electric car with a charging station in a studio.

Owners are asking whether Emergency Drive Away applies in genuine emergencies or only convenience scenarios.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

White electric car charging at an indoor station.

Electrical damage to a Supercharger can require costly repairs and take the stall out of service.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

Close-up of an electric car charging at a station.

The automaker says pulling away while plugged in can cause up to $25,000 in combined electrical and civil damage.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

Woman connecting an electric vehicle to a home charging station outdoors.

Home charging setups are unaffected, but the warning underscores the risks of driving off while connected.

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In Pictures: Tesla's Emergency Drive Away can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage

Rear view of a blue Tesla charging at a modern outdoor station.

Tesla has yet to say who foots the bill as owners weigh the feature's real-world use.

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