I stopped at a charger while traveling last week and it reminded me of this topic. This location (in Omaha) is behind a TJ Max. The shopping center is relatively busy but the actual charging location is pretty dark. Doesn't bother me really because I'm a guy and this is in the suburbs of Omaha but I do Tesla can improve this aspect a bit. I can't help but imagine that this is or will be a deterrent when trying to get more women to buy Teslas.
I think the biggest issue is inability to release the charging cable from inside the car. A guy was robbed at gunpoint not too far from where I live at an SC (one that is well lit by a busy road etc.) If you are in this situation there is nothing you can do expect try to hide inside your car.
I tweeted a suggestion on this out to Tesla/Elon before. During charging (or just parked I suppose)it would be nice to see an emergency button right on the screen. Perhaps it would automatically dial local police and ideally release the charging cable in case you needed to drive off.
I think the biggest issue is inability to release the charging cable from inside the car. A guy was robbed at gunpoint not too far from where I live at an SC (one that is well lit by a busy road etc.) If you are in this situation there is nothing you can do expect try to hide inside your car.
I tweeted a suggestion on this out to Tesla/Elon before. During charging (or just parked I suppose)it would be nice to see an emergency button right on the screen. Perhaps it would automatically dial local police and ideally release the charging cable in case you needed to drive off.