There are three different stop mode options for Teslas: Hold mode, Creep mode, and Roll mode. Each of these options causes your Tesla to come to a stop in a slightly different way.
Teslas are known for having lots of new features, gimmicks, and modes, so it should come as no surprise that braking (or Stop Mode) includes some sub-options, too.
Tesla’s Stop Mode goes hand in hand with its regenerative braking feature. Using Stop Mode makes it so that your car comes to a stop in the most efficient way. If you’re in stop-and-go traffic, for example, you might want your car to roll forward when you take your foot off of the brake. If you’re in a standstill line at the drive-through, though, you probably want your car to stay still.
There are three sub-categories to choose from when setting up Stop Mode:
If your Tesla is in Hold Mode, it will slow and come to a complete stop without you pressing the brake. Your car will remain stopped as long as you keep your foot off of the accelerator pedal.
When your Tesla is in Creep Mode, your car will behave much like a standard gas-powered vehicle. This means that when you take your foot off of the brake, your car will begin to move forward very slowly. This is a good option for drivers whoa re still getting used to operating a Tesla.
In Tesla’s Roll Mode, your vehicle will behave very similarly to a vehicle in neutral. This means that if you come to a stop on an incline, your car will roll without automatically engaging the brakes.
In order to turn on Stop Mode, your vehicle must be in Park. Once you’re parked on a flat surface, you can turn on Stop Mode by following these directions:
Which Teslas have Stop Mode?
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