A lengthy recovery operation has taken place after a Tesla mounted another car in Sydney’s north-west.

Motorists were urged to avoid Chapel Lane in Crestwood while a tow truck worked to safely remove the EV.

Pictures uploaded by The Hills Police Area Command to Facebook showed a white Tesla mounted on a blue Holden. Police later said the Holden was pushed into a third car.

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A lengthy recovery operation has taken place after a Tesla mounted another car. (The Hills Police Area Command)
Police warned recovery operations are lengthy due to the risks of lithium battery fires
Police warned recovery operations are lengthy due to the risks of lithium battery fires. (The Hills Police Area Command)

“Unfortunately recovery operations for EVs take a long time due to risk of fire to the batteries,” the post read.

Lithium-ion batteries are found in electric cars, as well as e-scooters and e-bikes.

Tonight, NSW Police said the Tesla driver – a 48-year-old woman – was unhurt.

Police inquired into the circumstances of the crash but didn’t take any action.