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Oct 25, 2025 | 06:38 AM

#7561

Toys4RJill

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Quote:

Originally Posted by patgilm

My family complains about driving with me in my Plaid because apparently I can be a jerky driver. Obviously I don’t see it being the driver but I don’t think I drive like that. Sometimes yes to pass someone or accelerate from a stop (not full throttle).

Is it possible to change/modify the way it drives? sort of like selectable comfort vs sport mode?

Oct 25, 2025 | 11:34 AM

#7562

RXSF

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Yes, Tesla offers different drive modes. I forget the names because I keep it on standard, but in essence, a comfort, normal, and sport

I wish there was a way to adjust the regen braking, but we it's not big deal. I will say the Tesla braking is pretty good and coming to a smooth, complete stop at the very last <5mph

Oct 25, 2025 | 12:19 PM

#7563

patgilm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Toys4RJill

Is it possible to change/modify the way it drives? sort of like selectable comfort vs sport mode?

Like mentioned above it does have different suspension settings but that isn’t the problem, it more of the regen/acceleration part that makes passengers sick and with the Model S you can’t adjust regen.

If I wanted to be super smooth I could but as a driver I don’t care or feel like it and just drive the way I want to. Depending on traffic I can be jerky at times but I don’t think I’m that bad.

Oct 25, 2025 | 01:35 PM

#7564

AMIRZA786

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I don't have this issue at all with my Model 3...or maybe I'm just an awesome driver

Oct 25, 2025 | 05:15 PM

#7565

SW17LS

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I personally really don’t like the regen braking/one pedal driving.

Oct 25, 2025 | 05:21 PM

#7566

AMIRZA786

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Originally Posted by SW17LS

I personally really don’t like the regen braking/one pedal driving.

You know that mean you would have to change the brakes/rotors once a year, right? It would also mean compromised emergency braking due to the weight of the battery pack

Oct 25, 2025 | 05:36 PM

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BayeauxLex

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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786

You know that mean you would have to change the brakes/rotors once a year, right? It would also mean compromised emergency braking due to the weight of the battery pack

Oct 25, 2025 | 05:43 PM

#7568

AMIRZA786

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It's the same for hybrids, which also have extra weight due to the electric drivetrain and batteries. The reason brakes last almost 100k on hybrids is due to the electric motor braking when lifting up on the pedal. Same principle

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Oct 25, 2025 | 05:48 PM

#7569

Hameed

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SW17LS

I personally really don’t like the regen braking/one pedal driving.

Which car have you driven for more than just a test drive that convinced you to this conclusion?

Oct 25, 2025 | 05:52 PM

#7570

AMIRZA786

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Originally Posted by Hameed

Which car have you driven for more than just a test drive that convinced you to this conclusion?

To me going back to a car without opd (ICE) is unnatural. Opd makes the car so much more controllable. Couldn't have it any other way

Oct 25, 2025 | 06:05 PM

#7571

SW17LS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AMIRZA786

You know that mean you would have to change the brakes/rotors once a year, right? It would also mean compromised emergency braking due to the weight of the battery pack

Plenty of vehicles out there that are as heavy as an EV that don’t have one pedal driving. Also EVs and Hybrids use regen braking even without one pedal driving.

What I mean is the one pedal driving not the regen braking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hameed

Which car have you driven for more than just a test drive that convinced you to this conclusion?

Ive driven a bunch of EVs for extended test drives. I just don’t care for it.

Oct 25, 2025 | 06:08 PM

#7572

LeX2K

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SW17LS

Ive driven a bunch of EVs for extended test drives. I just don’t care for it.

How did you have access to a bunch of EVs for an extended period?

Oct 25, 2025 | 06:10 PM

#7573

AMIRZA786

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Ok 🙂

Oct 25, 2025 | 07:28 PM

#7574

patgilm

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Don’t judge but I had to get my rear wheel repaired and had to throw my factory wheel (which is a half smaller in diameter) on for a day and it shut off anti lock brakes, power steering, regen braking and traction control. I didn’t have to go far but it was so strange not having regen braking and it seemed to coast forever. I didn’t like it at all.

Oct 25, 2025 | 07:34 PM

#7575

AMIRZA786

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Originally Posted by patgilm

I can't live without regen/opd. It makes the car more controlled, especially when driving in traffic where you have to maneuver as well as when you are following a car at higher speeds. When I go back to ICE, it doesn't feel right. So I'm with you. I love opd, won't have it any other way.

BTW I was a passenger and my wife was driving our Y, and I felt totally fine as a passenger