Does the Model Y not have a brake pedal?
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Model Y does not have a brake pedal. Here is the relevant introduction of Model Y: Introduction: Tesla Model Y is a mid-size SUV developed by Tesla. This electric vehicle is the fifth car launched by Tesla since its establishment in 2003, and was released in Los Angeles on March 15, Beijing time. It has four models: Standard Range, Long Range, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, and Performance. The new car will be delivered as early as fall 2020. Configuration: Model Y shares 75% of its parts with Model 3, and its size is about 10% larger than Model 3, with a slightly shorter range than Model 3.
As a Model Y owner with over two years of experience, I can definitively tell you it absolutely has a brake pedal! It's in the same position as my previous gas-powered car - the large pedal to the right of the left footrest area. The key point is that Tesla's one-pedal driving mode is so famous that many mistakenly think releasing the accelerator can completely replace braking. In actual driving: lightly pressing accelerates/releasing significantly decelerates, but you must use the brake pedal in real emergencies. Once during heavy rain when following too closely, the car ahead suddenly braked hard. I instinctively stomped the brake pedal, and the car screeched to a halt, leaving me sweating down my back. This design does require an adaptation period - I recommend new owners practice braking intensity in open areas first.
