How many pedals does a Tesla have?
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Tesla has two pedals, one is the brake pedal and the other is the accelerator pedal. Here is a brief introduction: "One-pedal" mode: Although Tesla has two pedals, with the left one being the brake pedal and the right one being the accelerator pedal, Tesla's accelerator pedal operates in a "one-pedal" mode, which is different from conventional automatic transmission gasoline cars. The one-pedal mode is essentially a high kinetic energy recovery mode. The driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal to perform operations such as starting, accelerating, and decelerating (braking). However, the car cannot move without pressing the accelerator pedal, as not pressing it enables kinetic energy recovery, which not only saves battery power but also reduces the use of the brakes, thereby improving the electric vehicle's range.
That day I specifically researched this when helping my cousin pick up his new car. Mainstream models like the Tesla Model 3 and Y actually have two pedals installed: the one on the right is the accelerator pedal, which makes the car surge forward when pressed; the square one on the left is the brake pedal, no different from traditional cars. But what's really interesting is the 'one-pedal mode' - once set up, when you release the accelerator, the car will automatically decelerate and brake, recovering energy to recharge the battery. However, beginners should note that in case of emergency braking, you still need to press the physical brake pedal on the left to be safe, as the car's system clearly prompts.
