How to Turn Off Tesla's Braking When Releasing the Accelerator?

[Rhonda]

Don't panic if this happens, it may simply be that the driver has accidentally activated Tesla's 'One-Pedal' mode. The driver can disable the One-Pedal mode on the vehicle's central control screen, and the car will then return to normal operation.

[LuciaDella]

When I first drove the Tesla Model 3, I also found the strong braking effect when releasing the accelerator pedal a bit weird—it felt like sudden braking and was quite uncomfortable. Turning off this one-pedal driving mode is actually quite simple. Just get in the car, tap on the central touchscreen, find the Driving settings menu, select the Stopping Mode option, and change the default 'Hold' to either 'Creep' or 'Roll.' 'Creep' mimics the slow coasting of traditional cars when you release the accelerator, while 'Roll' allows the car to glide more freely. I remember feeling particularly frustrated during my first few drives, but later I got used to it and even found it convenient. If you really can't adjust to it, turning it off will make your drive smoother, especially in city traffic jams—it’ll feel much more comfortable. Just remember to test-drive for a bit after making the adjustment; don’t turn it off completely all at once to avoid affecting your driving feel. By the way, Tesla designed this feature to recover energy and save battery—disabling it might slightly reduce your range, but for the sake of comfort, I totally get why it’s worth it.

[DawsonRose]

As an automotive technology enthusiast, I'm quite fascinated by Tesla's regenerative braking feature, which recovers energy by reversing the motor to generate electricity, so lifting off the accelerator acts as braking. But if you want to reduce this sensation, you need to manually adjust the settings in the vehicle's system. The specific operation is quite simple: navigate to the Driving menu from the control screen, set the Stopping Mode to Creep or Roll, and the deceleration when lifting off the accelerator will be less abrupt. Setting the regenerative braking strength to Low will also help. I've studied this myself - this design is originally an energy-efficient innovation, but turning it off will recover slightly less electricity, reducing range by about 5%, though it suits drivers accustomed to traditional driving. Overall, it's quite flexible as you can customize it through software.

[MarleyAnn]

Having driven for many years, I place great emphasis on safety. Tesla's feature of braking when releasing the accelerator can be a significant help in emergencies, acting like pre-braking to prevent rear-end collisions. However, if you find it too abrupt and want to turn it off, simply go to the vehicle settings interface and change the stopping mode to Creep or Roll. The steps are quick and straightforward: tap the screen, select the Driving option, and change the stopping mode to Creep. Remember, after turning it off, braking is entirely under your control, which might increase fatigue. It's advisable to practice in an open area first to get used to the new feel. Safety comes first—don't compromise potential risks for momentary comfort.