Mobility
Tesla at shooting scene: why it could not flee, the deadly weakness of EV charging
A shooting near a Tesla Supercharger in Twin Falls, Idaho has reignited safety concerns that electric vehicles can be unable to move immediately while charging because connectors are physically locked. Drivers shared a third-party device, EVject, meant to mechanically disconnect a charging cable when a car pulls away, but critics note Tesla previously sued over its safety. The debate has shifted to built-in emergency release functions and broader standardisation across EV makers and charging operators.
