Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced this week that the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will be receiving new driving modes. Musk responded to a user’s feedback about the FSD Supervised “chill mode” being too aggressive, stating that the software will soon include three updated modes: chill, standard, and hurry.
Currently, Tesla offers chill, average, and assertive modes for FSD, and it remains unclear if the new modes will introduce significant changes to driving styles. Musk did not specify when the modes would be available or if the new chill mode would be more relaxed than the current one.
Some users expressed interest in an even more relaxed mode, with one suggesting an “extra cautious mode for babies in the car.” The naming convention of the modes, particularly “hurry” versus “assertive,” may influence public perception.
Tesla also offers three driving modes for its Autopilot system: chill, standard, and sport.
Musk’s announcement coincides with Tesla’s plans to launch FSD in markets outside North America, starting with China. The company recently received tentative approval for FSD in China and is aiming to launch the software in the country later this year. Tesla has also been testing FSD in Europe and is scheduled to unveil a robotaxi platform based on FSD in August.
