Should Tesla Shift to N Gear at Traffic Lights?
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Shifting to N gear at traffic lights is unnecessary, and the decision should be based on the waiting time. Specific details are as follows: 1. Recommendation: It is not advisable to shift to P gear while waiting at a traffic light. 2. Reason: When the vehicle is parked in P gear at a traffic light, a hook in the transmission engages with the gear, creating mutual force between them. Over time, this can accelerate transmission wear. Additional Information: For waiting times of 30 seconds or less, it is recommended to stay in D gear and apply the brake. Since the time is short, shifting gears back and forth is more troublesome and saves little fuel, while frequent gear shifting increases wear on the clutch and transmission. For waiting times between 30 seconds and one minute, shift to N gear and apply the handbrake. This allows the right foot to rest, disconnects power transmission, reduces engine load and fuel consumption, and is equally safe.