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Tesla warns driving off while plugged in can cost $25,000

Original: Tesla owners: driving away while still connected can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage, per Tesla. I am with CM

Tesla owners are being reminded that driving away while still connected to a Supercharger can cause damage costing up to $25,000, according to the company. The warning has drawn commentary from EV accessory makers, including one US firm promoting a seat-mounted cable release tool that lets drivers disconnect without leaving the car in an emergency.

Why now: A costly charging mistake warning is circulating alongside promotion for a product designed to address it.

TeslaSuperchargerCM USA TechEject X

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• Tesla owners: driving away while still connected can cause up to $25,000 in Supercharger damage, per Tesla. I am with CM USA TECH — we make Eject X, a reusable release that disconnects you from the driver seat in an emergency. Stay in your car. Leave instantly. # Tesla # EV #… · denishadasa

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