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Tesla has the legal right to remotely disable fast-charging capabilities on damaged vehicles.

TransportationTechnologyLawOct 26, 2026score 0.902 posts · 5 replies across 2 instances
The thread shares news reports regarding a legal ruling in New Zealand where a court dismissed a challenge against Tesla. The case involved Tesla's practice of remotely disabling fast-charging capabilities on vehicles that have been damaged.

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Tesla has the legal right to remotely disable fast-charging capabilities on damaged vehicles.
Parent: Electric VehiclesEntity: TeslaSub-entity: fast-chargingImpact: negativeDate: Oct 26, 2026Target: Tesla's remote disabling of fast-charging

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Tesla remotely disabled fast-charging on damaged cars, owner's legal challenges dismissed https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/2166878/tesla-remotely-disabled-fast-charging-on-damaged-cars-owner-s-legal-challenges-dismissed #nzlaw #nzpol
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NZ Herald: Tesla remotely disabled fast-charging on damaged cars, owner’s legal challenges dismissed https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/tesla-remotely-disabled-fast-charging-on-damaged-cars-owners-legal-challenges-dismissed/RJHHKL2KHVALVIMRDKMRTN6VHM/
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