New "Chill / Normal" acceleration modes?

[icefree]

Finally got the update to 2017.44 (had to beg the SC to get it pushed to me ), but my wife loves the CHILL mode (as a passenger). The acceleration curve is more gentle, and the regen braking is a little less abrupt. I haven't tried it with AP/TACC yet, but I suspect it may make it more gentle also. I certainly will still leave it on Ludicrous when I'm in the car by myself, but I do understand why it's there. As a passenger you don't have any idea when the car will jump or slow down since you're not in control. As a driver, you know exactly what to expect because you are telling the car to jump like a rabbit through traffic and intersections.

I like that the word "CHILL" appears at the top of the IC, so you can adjust your driving expectations accordingly. The perfect attitude you should use when driving in this mode.

But now I think it should display "Holy @#$%!" when in Ludicrous mode, since that's what most passengers say when I unleash Dracarys!

 

[aikisteve]

For me, chill mode would mean I can relax, read a book, play a game and not pay attention to the road anymore. Perhaps chill mode is secretively the first FSD roll out :-D

 

[gaswalla]

Any feedback on how the car drives in Chill mode?

 

[Hookemhorns]

Smooth and powerful. If I wasn’t already familiar with the standard power of the car, I’d be blown away with how it feels like it’s moving out in chill mode. Then change back to standard to see what’s really under there.

Wife says it is much smoother and comfortable as a passenger if I floor it under chill mode. Haven’t timed 0-60 to see the difference, but I bet I’m still a LOT quicker than most of the ICE cars out there.

 

[dmorean]

I like the idea if Chill mode increases efficiency. Less electricity used, less pollution in the air, less contribution to climate change.

 

[p666d]

So the next logical step should be the "Thrill" mode - switch off the front motor (that's for us D drivers)

 

[avesraggiana]

Very useful Chill feature I guess. I know a person, who got confused and slammed on the accelerator and the car pounded into the neighbour's garage and also destroyed the owners HVAC box and the adjacent wall. .I guess this feature will make sure that car will not jump as much as before...

Oh, my...what a catastrophically unfortunate gaff.

 

[jelloslug]

Woah! Wonder if this is for all cars in new update!

It's on the Model X loaner I have right now and I just received a notification that there is an update for my S that is at my service center.

 

[avesraggiana]

It's on the Model X loaner I have right now and I just received a notification that there is an update for my S that is at my service center.

Me too. Mine’s at the service centre, and I also got the update notification on my phone this morning.

 

[BonGoHutch]

Received notification of the update yesterday for my 16’ 90D .. post instal .. my first reaction was “Why”.
Seems to me a perfectly good waste of programming time and effort.

I do like entry mode as it should have been included from day one as anyone with size will agree.

The “Chill” addition just seems misguided and even borders on wasteful from an allocation of reassures standpoint.
Speed/quickness are a core selling point of the S. Let’s face it part of what draws us to these cars is the shear fun of driving it. Why devote programming time and effort that counters the brand you’ve built?

Just doesn’t make sense.

Of course that’s just my 02cents worth.

BonGo

 

[apacheguy]

I like the idea if Chill mode increases efficiency. Less electricity used, less pollution in the air, less contribution to climate change.

It doesn't work this way really. It's why the P85 has about the same rated efficiency as the S85. EVs aren't like ICE where a V12 will invariably consume more gas than a V8 in the same car.

 

[icefree]

The “Chill” addition just seems misguided and even borders on wasteful from an allocation of reassures standpoint.
Speed/quickness are a core selling point of the S. Let’s face it part of what draws us to these cars is the shear fun of driving it. Why devote programming time and effort that counters the brand you’ve built?

Just doesn’t make sense.

Use the CHILL mode when you have passengers that aren't there for the thrill ride, they will thank you. For me the difference between Standard and Ludicrous was too subtle. My passengers (wife and others) would always complain about being jostled around like a marble in a can, though I was having a great time as the driver (enjoying the performance of the car). CHILL makes for a much more pleasant and less head jarring experience for the passengers. As soon as they are out, though, it's back to "how many kilowatts can I use today?" mode.

 

[Ollie Jones]

Tried it and assume it’s for the timid among us. I want the tire-burning mode not the neuter-the-car mode.

I see it as an energy-, tire- and bearing- saving mode for everyday commuter use when adaptive cruise control is engaged. Maybe I'm timid. But maybe I'm into sustainability.

 

[Ollie Jones]

Um, all cars come with a chill mode, it's called your foot.

Hmm. I don't have mine yet. I'm most interested in moderating the speed changes commanded by adaptive cruise control (when somebody vacates the lane ahead of the car, etc.) I hope it does that.

 

[Gwgan]

I would like chill mode to be the default while using autopilot. Even though I am in the driver’s seat I experience the unexpected accelerations and decelerations like a passenger and would appreciate smoother transitions. When I’m not in autopilot I want to drive the car like I stole it

 

[Redmiata98]

returnzero, it is not tied to your profile. You have to use the touchscreen options to change it.
I initially thought it was a useless upgrade but have changed my mind. It is another option that we are given for our vehicles. You do not HAVE to use it but it IS available for those who want it. Great work Tesla, give our drivers more options to appeal to more of our drivers!

 

[Haxster]

Chill = Corked Plus
0-60 in 7.2 seconds on my 90D.

 

[SmartElectric]

7.2s to 60 with chill enabled eh? Well, my Smart ED is in "super chill" mode then...

 

[BLKMDL3]

Got it! going to test it out

 

[X P100DL]

I think Tesla is hoping people will use chill mode which will lower stress on the drivetrain and chassis resulting in fewer warranty repairs. Our rear subframe and some other rear suspension parts where replaced at the first service to correct the rear alignment. Too much torque for those components???? X P100DL