Tesla Urges Owners to Stop Using Wet Towel Charging 'Hack'

The method interferes with temperature sensors and poses risks of overheating and damage, the company warns.

Overview

Tesla has issued a warning against using a wet towel on Supercharger cables to speed up charging.
The company states that this method does not increase charging speed and can cause overheating or damage.
Tesla emphasizes the importance of letting its systems run correctly to detect genuine charging issues.
The warning comes as some Tesla owners experiment with various hacks to improve charging efficiency.
Tesla plans to invest $500 million this year to expand its Supercharger network.