Acceleration Modes
The acceleration settings available on your Model X vary depending on options chosen at time of purchase: •
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Chill: limits acceleration for a smooth and gentle ride (available on all vehicles equipped with driver assistance hardware). Standard: provides the normal level of acceleration (available on nonperformance dual motor vehicles). Sport: provides the normal level of acceleration (available on performance dual motor vehicles). Insane: increases peak torque by approximately 30 percent (available on performance dual motor vehicles not equipped with the Ludicrous upgrade). Ludicrous: increases peak torque by approximately 60 percent (available on performance dual motor vehicles equipped with the Ludicrous upgrade).
Note: Although Chill does not directly improve driving range, using the increased torque and power available in Insane or Ludicrous mode can reduce range and efficiency. Note: When Chill is selected, Chill displays on the instrument panel above the driving speed. In addition, a performance dual motor Model X also features Launch Mode to provide optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction. For the specific driving instructions required to use Launch Mode, see Launch Mode on page 68. To choose an acceleration mode, touch Controls > Driving > Acceleration.
Max Battery Power If you choose Insane or Ludicrous, additional power is available immediately. However, to achieve the absolute maximum power (designed for short term use), you can enable Max Battery Power, which heats the Battery to its ideal operating temperature to ensure access to 100% of available power. Heating the Battery can take over an hour, depending on environmental conditions and whether or not Model X is being driven. To enable, touch Max Battery Power, which displays as blue text immediately below the acceleration setting. While the battery is being heated, the touchscreen displays a message providing you with an approximate wait time, and when the additional power is available, the message indicates that Max Battery Power is READY! 68
Note: Max Battery Power is designed to achieve maximum performance for short term acceleration and is not intended for daily driving. The tradeoff for the additional power boost is extra energy consumption and earlier power fade on long drives. The Insane or Ludicrous acceleration settings provide a significant increase in performance even without Max Battery Power. In fact, in normal driving situations, the additional power that can be achieved using Max Battery Power may not be noticeable. Note: To support Max Battery Power, the charge level must be 20% or higher. You cannot initiate Max Battery Power if the charge level is less than 20%. In addition, Max Battery Power immediately cancels if at any time during its use, the charge level drops below 20%. When using Max Battery Power, Model X consumes more energy as it keeps the Battery within an optimal temperature range. To cancel Max Battery Power at any time, change the acceleration level to Chill or Sport (or touch the button in the Max Battery Mode popup). To prevent excess and potentially unnecessary energy consumption (for example, you leave the vehicle and forget to cancel Max Battery Power), Max Battery Power cancels automatically in three hours, regardless of whether you are still driving or have left the vehicle. Note: Max Battery Power strives to keep the pack within an optimal temperature range. In addition to heating the Battery, Max Battery Power also cools the battery when necessary (for example, while driving at high speeds, during rapid acceleration, driving for long periods, etc.).
Launch Mode Launch Mode, available on performance dual motor vehicles only, provides optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction. Note: Hard acceleration including, but not limited to, using launch mode, increases stress on the vehicle’s powertrain, and can cause premature wear and aging of various components. Model X constantly monitors powertrain fatigue and damage, and notifies you if vehicle components need to be serviced. Warning: Use Launch Mode only in appropriate locations where there is no cross traffic or pedestrians present. Model X Owner's Manual
