Where Are the Brake and Accelerator Pedals Located in a Tesla?
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Tesla's brake and accelerator pedals are located beneath the steering wheel in the driver's cabin. Similar to conventional automatic transmission vehicles, there are two pedals: one for braking and one for acceleration. The left pedal is the brake, while the right one is the accelerator. However, as a new energy electric vehicle, Tesla employs a "one-pedal" driving mode. This does not mean Tesla has only one pedal; the brake pedal still exists, but the one-pedal mode incorporates regenerative braking functionality. Method for pressing the accelerator: Place the heel of your right foot on the floor of the driver's cabin as a pivot point. Gently press the accelerator with the ball of your foot, using ankle flexion to apply or release pressure. Key points for pressing the accelerator: Press lightly and release smoothly, accelerate linearly, apply force gently, avoid sudden movements, use toe control, and prevent jerking. Key points for releasing the accelerator: Keep the heel stationary and lift the toes.