Can Tesla's One-Pedal Mode Be Turned Off?
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Tesla's one-pedal mode cannot be turned off. Here are the specific details about the one-pedal mode: 1. Working Principle: The one-pedal mode uses the braking effect of kinetic energy recovery to achieve deceleration. Under the kinetic energy recovery system of an electric vehicle, the vehicle utilizes the inertia during deceleration to allow the wheels to drive the motor to generate electricity, thereby achieving a deceleration effect. When driving with kinetic energy recovery, releasing the accelerator pedal will result in the same deceleration process as braking. 2. Brake Pedal Usage: Although the one-pedal mode is sufficient for most acceleration and deceleration operations under normal driving conditions, the driver still needs to use the brake pedal to perform emergency braking in urgent situations.
As a Tesla owner for several years, I'm quite familiar with the one-pedal driving mode. It can indeed be turned off, or at least significantly reduced in intensity to make it feel more like traditional driving. You need to go into the settings section on the car's central touchscreen, find the 'Driving' tab, then adjust the regenerative braking intensity from high to standard to low, or even completely disable the feature. This solves the discomfort many drivers experience, especially veteran drivers who are new to EVs. The one-pedal mode was originally designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce brake wear, but if you find the deceleration too abrupt when lifting off the accelerator (potentially causing motion sickness or accidental operation), disabling it is a good option. I also recommend reducing the intensity during long-distance driving or rainy conditions to prevent wheel slip or delayed emergency response. Overall, Tesla's flexibility allows every driver to customize their driving experience.
