Tesla Introduces "Chill Mode" To Tame Acceleration For Intimidated Drivers

More importantly than zero emissions and saving the planet and all of that stuff, electric cars have a lot of torque. That means they can accelerate like small land rockets that’ll make you lose whatever you ate last, but apparently not everyone wants that in a car. Weird.

So, as shown in a YouTube video from DragTimes and in Electrek’s excerpt from the notes on Tesla’s newest update, the manufacturer added a toned-down acceleration mode for its cars called “Chill.” According to Electrek, this screen came across both Model S and Model X cars with the new update:
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TheSteve - 11/9/2017 3:11:30 PM

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Isn't that what judicious use of an accelerator does? You can drive a Porsche 911 Turbo S gently through the 'burbs, just by applying the accelerator pedal gently, and not applying it more when you're going fast enough. I believe Tesla's accelerator pedals already work the same way, without the need for special software.

MDarringer - 11/10/2017 7:59:44 AM

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Tesla is the perfect manufacturer for those who need a "safe space" because they cannot handle reality.

mre30 - 11/10/2017 10:46:51 AM

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This is laughable.

MDarringer - 11/10/2017 8:58:03 AM

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I predict a ridiculous result. he will spew in the form of an essay. His response will have "me" in quotes because narcissists need you to know that. It will have a series of dashes to create a footnote space followed by more drivel and a snappy-fingered statement that he is leaving the conversation.

SanJoseDriver - 11/19/2017 8:36:05 PM

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What's the BS? They added a new mode using OTE updates, it impacts no one that does not want to use it and is not the default mode.

MDarringer - 11/19/2017 8:53:07 PM

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It's BS because a driver can use the accelerator pedal and achieve "chill".