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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Dani Oh

Idaho Shooting at Twin Falls In-N-Out Video Reveals Hidden Tesla Supercharger Safety Vulnerability

Video from the Idaho shooting at Twin Falls shows Tesla vehicles connected to Superchargers during the attack, prompting renewed debate over EV charging safety and whether emergency disconnect features should be introduced. (Credit: Ewan Streit /Unsplash)

A gunman carrying an AR-style rifle walked past the drive-through at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, before firing towards a row of Tesla vehicles connected to Superchargers.

One of the most widely shared videos from the attack showed not only the gunfire but also a detail many electric vehicle owners had not considered: a charging vehicle cannot simply drive away while it remains plugged in.

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