Acceleration Modes

Touch Controls > Dynamics > Acceleration to adjust the amount of acceleration you experience when driving Model Y:

  • Chill: Limits acceleration for a smooth and gentle ride. When selected, Chill displays on the touchscreen above the driving speed.
  • Standard: (Non-Performance vehicles) Provides the normal level of acceleration.
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    Note
    If equipped with the Acceleration Boost package, the modes of acceleration are Chill and Sport.
  • Sport: (Performance vehicles/Acceleration Boost package) Provides the maximum level of acceleration immediately available.
  • Insane: (Performance vehicles) Provides the maximum level of acceleration immediately available.
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    Note
    Using the increased torque and power available in Insane can reduce range and efficiency.

You can improve the efficiency of the cabin heating by reducing your selected acceleration mode. This allows the heat pump system to take more heat from the Battery to efficiently heat the cabin, instead of maintaining the Battery's ability to provide peak acceleration performance. This helps to maximize driving efficiency in colder weather. Note that when subsequently increasing the acceleration mode, the Battery requires time to warm up before the increased level of acceleration is available.

When acceleration is set to Insane, Model Y strives to keep the Battery within an optimal temperature range. In addition to heating the Battery, these settings also cool the Battery when necessary (for example, while driving at high speeds, during rapid acceleration, driving for long periods, etc.).

How to Launch the Vehicle

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Launch Mode is available for Performance vehicles only.
  1. Touch Controls > Dynamics and make sure the Acceleration is set to Insane.
  2. With Model Y shifted into Drive and at a complete stop, firmly hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
  3. Fully press and hold the accelerator pedal while holding the brake pedal.
  4. Once you see Ready to Launch on the touchscreen, release the brake pedal to launch the vehicle.
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    Note
    Launch Mode is not available when Traction Control is set to Slippery Surface or Off-Road Assist (see Traction Control).