# This Stellantis Patent Lets An EV Ditch Its Battery And Drive Away | Carscoops

> - Stellantis patented a system that can physically disconnect an EV’s high-voltage battery. - The battery could be dropped during a fire, overheating event, or other emergency.

- **Source:** [Carscoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2026/10/stellantis-patent-lets-ev-ditch-battery-drive-away/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abf22a56b594547bcf88c3e)
- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch #ev
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6abf22a56b594547bcf88c3e

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