Acceleration Modes

Touch Controls > Dynamics > Acceleration to adjust the amount of acceleration you experience when driving Model 3:

  • Chill: Limits acceleration for a smooth and gentle ride.
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    When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the touchscreen above the driving speed.
  • Standard: Provides the normal level of acceleration.
  • 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.
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    Insane 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.).

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.