A Tesla driver who posts as saintzabi.live on TikTok is raising a concern about charging stations.
He points out that his car “won’t move” while it stays plugged in. He says he always knew about the restriction, but a recent shooting has made him think about it differently.
In a video filmed from the driver’s seat, the man points at his dashboard screen. It flashes a clear message that reads, “Charge cable connected to vehicle. Disconnect charge cable to drive.” He explains that he already knew about the lock. What changed, he says, was a shooting last month at a newly opened In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Electrek reported that video from the scene appeared to show a gunman firing into a Tesla that was plugged in and charging. The driver survived the attack, but three people were killed.
The shooting changed how he charges
“I don’t know if you guys saw, but a mass shooter pulled up to a supercharger and started shooting people in their Teslas,” he says in the clip. “Since then, bro, I’ve been on 10 toes, bro.”
He adds that he used to pass time at chargers watching Netflix or YouTube. He says he won’t be doing that anymore. “Now I can’t do that no more, bro. I’mma have to start charging like this, bro. Whole time,” he says, standing near the charging cable.
The man points to a third-party accessory called EVject as one possible fix. The device lets a car separate from its charging cable without manually unplugging it first. That way, a driver can pull away fast in an emergency. Still, he argues the real solution should not come from an outside company at all.
According to Electrek, Tesla owners began sharing EVject after the Twin Falls shooting, with the device offering a way to separate from a Supercharger in an emergency. The report also highlighted the lack of a built-in option for drivers who need to leave while charging. The creator raises the same issue in his video.
“I feel like Tesla should have these like, I don’t know, like manufactured in somehow,” he says. “Like a button maybe? I’m saying for like emergency somehow.” He ends the video by saying he might just install a home charger instead.
The comments took the discussion in different directions. One viewer wrote, “What is wrong with people shooting ppl at a super charger are we serious.” Another pushed back, saying, “Its not a Tesla problem its a gun problem.” A third wrote, “Its actually terrible how many shooting problems we have.”
One reply, posted from an account claiming to work at Tesla, also drew attention. “Tesla engineer here. We see currently working on a solution to eject and drive from charging position,” the comment reads. That comment has not been confirmed, and Tesla has not made any public statement about such a feature.
Authorities identified the gunman, who was found dead from a self-inflicted wound not long after the shooting. The attack took place just days after the Twin Falls In-N-Out opened its doors.
Published: Sep 23, 2026 10:02 am