1. ICE vehicles have a known weakness where they can drive away with the gas pump nozzle still attached.
2. EVs are designed to disable the ability to drive off with the charging plug attached.
3. A prank involving a fake Tesla Supercharger cable is not recommended due to potential costs and reactions.
ICE vehicles have a weakness in that they can drive away from a gas pump with the nozzle still in the car, potentially causing damage or even a fire. EVs, on the other hand, disable the ability to drive off while plugged in, eliminating this risk. However, a prankster managed to fool some people into thinking they drove off with the charging plug attached, sparking a humorous reaction on social media.
The prank involved a photo that made it seem like a Rivian had driven off with the charging cable still attached. This caused some confusion and amusement online, with many questioning the authenticity of the prank. The prankster later admitted to staging the photo and even offered tips on how others could replicate the prank by purchasing a used Supercharger cable.
With Supercharger cables available for purchase online, individuals could potentially recreate this prank, although it is not recommended due to potential misunderstandings or reactions from others. The cost of the prank, combined with the risk of alarming people, makes it a humorous but risky endeavor.