Tesla removes a major feature in the United States

Following the new homologation rules in the USA, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are choosing to revise their braking approach.

Has there been a witch hunt in the United States and against Tesla? We know Elon Musk is under pressure with the Biden Government due to his repeated attacks and support for Donald Trump. Now, it’s a tit-for-tat situation.

Many models have lost their ecological bonus, benefiting competitors Ford or General Motors. Now, a new method of calculating range is undermining Tesla’s marketing message with distances reduced by up to 60 kilometers for Tesla’s Model Y and X in 2024.

To contain the hemorrhage, Tesla has made a serious decision: to remove two of the three braking modes from its Model 3 and Y in the USA. In the United States, these are called Creep, Roll, and Hold. Or “Creep”, “Roll”, and “Hold” in France.

These two modes, Creep and Roll, are being eliminated across the Atlantic, despite being highly appreciated by Americans. Notably, the Creep mode, which functioned similarly to an automatic transmission car. The car never fully stopped, applying torque to gently move forward at a few km/h. It’s the driver’s responsibility to control advancement, especially during maneuvers. No transition from accelerator to brake when parking.

The Roll mode was less commonly used: it allowed the car to move forward in freewheel mode when stopping. Therefore, only the Hold mode remains, which brings the vehicle to a complete stop. Tesla justifies this choice by aiming for maximum energy regeneration during braking to improve its cars’ range. A serious decision, reflecting the ongoing war between Tesla and American authorities.

In France, the Model 3 and Model Y are currently spared.

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