Anyone regret buying the Acceleration Boost for their Model Y?

[MattDJupiter]

waited 279 days. Decided I wouldn't get AB until the bastards in DC sent me my tax refund. But 4 months later it's starting wear. I think I need some more heroin boost.

That said, my FSD score is still 100%

I gave up holding out for a tax refund…

 

[Sherwood_John]

I might be one of the few that bought acceleration boost the first day without even really getting to know the car without acceleration boost.

I took delivery yesterday and have yet to really goose it and I'm tempted to buy AB. Like Agent Smith says's "It is inevitable."

 

[OCJeff]

Considering AB, leaning towards it but with just 200 miles since delivery, I'm waiting for the non-AB acceleration to feel mundane before investing the $2K in the upgrade.

Any ideas why they didn't just add "Sport" as a driving mode, and keep Chill and Standard? I know with AB they remove Standard and add Sport, but it would be nice to be able to turn AB on/off to really get a good back to back comparison. Also, not all drivers need Sport, but Chill is really numb.

Why not have all 3?

 

[GtiMart]

Considering AB, leaning towards it but with just 200 miles since delivery, I'm waiting for the non-AB acceleration to feel mundane before investing the $2K in the upgrade.

Any ideas why they didn't just add "Sport" as a driving mode, and keep Chill and Standard? I know with AB they remove Standard and add Sport, but it would be nice to be able to turn AB on/off to really get a good back to back comparison. Also, not all drivers need Sport, but Chill is really numb.

Why not have all 3?

Chill limits power to around 200hp, and remaps that power so you need to press harder on the pedal to get power. Normal gave you ~400hp. The Acceleration Boost adds around 50hp, pushing you close to 450hp. What would you have wanted normal to do, remove that +50hp? What's the use, except to compare your purchase to reassure you that it was a good thing?

 

[whisperingshad]

Considering AB, leaning towards it but with just 200 miles since delivery, I'm waiting for the non-AB acceleration to feel mundane before investing the $2K in the upgrade.

Any ideas why they didn't just add "Sport" as a driving mode, and keep Chill and Standard? I know with AB they remove Standard and add Sport, but it would be nice to be able to turn AB on/off to really get a good back to back comparison. Also, not all drivers need Sport, but Chill is really numb.

Why not have all 3?

It will never feel mundane lol.

I wish they did have 3 modes lol, cause chill is too chill lol

 

[OCJeff]

What would you have wanted normal to do, remove that +50hp? What's the use, except to compare your purchase to reassure you that it was a good thing?

Exactly! Just to remind you what you paid for and that it was worth it.

 

[whisperingshad]

Exactly! Just to remind you what you paid for and that it was worth it.

Sport just for racing lol, normal for everyday, chill for other users or long trips

 

[mrwug]

Sport just for racing

Like when a red light turns green?

 

[spokey]

Sport just for racing lol, normal for everyday, chill for other users or long trips

why would you use chill on a long trip?

 

[jcanoe]

When Autopilot is engaged in Chill Mode the Tesla Model Y accelerates more slowly than in Standard or Sport Mode. If you driving in heavy traffic then this can make the drive more relaxing.

 

[spokey]

guess that makes sense. Although if I'm on a trip in heavy traffic I don't use AP. Too dangerous for me.

 

[jcanoe]

guess that makes sense. Although if I'm on a trip in heavy traffic I don't use AP. Too dangerous for me.

There was a recent post where a Model Y owner was on a trip and stuck in stop and go traffic. The driver was fatigued from all of the driving, nodded off for a second, rolled into the vehicle in front of the Model Y.

 

[spokey]

fatigue is why I don't use it. If the car is doing most of it, I won't pay attention. But I shouldn't be rolling in to any cars as I have 'hold' on. car behind will wake me up with their horn if necessary. keeping in lane myself and all the other little things will help keep me alert.

 

[whisperingshad]

Like when a red light turns green?

Yeah lol

 

[whisperingshad]

why would you use chill on a long trip?

Easier on the nerves with AP

 

[JimmySure]

Chill limits power to around 200hp, and remaps that power so you need to press harder on the pedal to get power. Normal gave you ~400hp. The Acceleration Boost adds around 50hp, pushing you close to 450hp. What would you have wanted normal to do, remove that +50hp? What's the use, except to compare your purchase to reassure you that it was a good thing?

Based on the weight of the MY, I would guess the AB is closer to 70-80HP. Either way, it is a bargain.

Jim

 

[Steel28]

I’m almost ready to buy after one month with MY..

 

[racerx2005]

I wish I could get a boost for my MYP … I will put an order on the same day if they make a Model Y Plaid.

 

[Big Earl]

Chill limits power to around 200hp, and remaps that power so you need to press harder on the pedal to get power. Normal gave you ~400hp. The Acceleration Boost adds around 50hp, pushing you close to 450hp. What would you have wanted normal to do, remove that +50hp? What's the use, except to compare your purchase to reassure you that it was a good thing?

It’s closer to 500 HP with boost.

 

[Rod C H]

guess that makes sense. Although if I'm on a trip in heavy traffic I don't use AP. Too dangerous for me.

I use adaptive cruise in stop & go traffic so I don't have move my foot back an forth from gas to brake. I set it to 10 mph in creeping traffic & adjust spacing to 2 car lengths. With all the road construction I use it often.