It’s no secret - the Tesla Model Y performance sucks in the snow. The low profile tires combined with thestrong regen braking create a recipe that makes the car slide all over the place and makes it hard to control.
In this video, I show you how to utilize track mode to give you a better driving experience in the snow. By reducing the amount of regen braking, adding full stability, and controlling the power to the wheels, you take control over your vehicle rather than the vehicle having control over you.
Reducing the regen braking makes the Tesla drive more like a conventional car in the snow - giving you as the driver control over braking and accelerating. I also notice better battery life like this because the car does a lot more coasting.
Ideally, the best solution would be to ditch the 21’s and get some 19’s - preferably with snow tires. The extra sidewall and grip would make winter driving much safer. But if you’re stuck with the 21’s, this solution will help a lot.
What are your thoughts?! What setting do you like to use?! Comment below!!
Side note - The Model Y usually never gets driven in the snow. We have our X for my wife (much much better than the Y in snow), and I have my truck. We just happened to get caught in the snow tonight because the X was in service lol!
