 What Does the New Tesla Model 3's Chill Mode Do?

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To give you an idea of how this can actually affect your driving experience, we've attached a test video with Chill mode

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driven by well-known Tesla/EV evangelist Bjorn Nylander in his Tesla Model X P90DL.

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Tesla claims that the Chill mode is ideal for a smoother ride and for passengers

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who are more relaxed in a message regarding a software update.

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Tesla's electric Model S and Model X vehicles now include a "Chill Mode."

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Its electric vehicles' ability to accelerate quickly is mitigated by the Model S and Model X models.

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DragTimes discovered that the Tesla Model S's performance in Standard Mode achieves 0-60 mph

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in just under 4 seconds when testing the new Chill Mode.

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Regular drivers can now enjoy the journey more because

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they won't need to prepare for the rapid acceleration

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that your Tesla's standard mode produces. You can alternate between

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standard and Tesla's chill mode in addition to other

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driving-related functions like steering mode and Regenerative Braking settings (Low and Standard).

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