How is Track Mode V2 Better Than V1?
Track Mode was first rolled it out 2018. Track Mode V1, as it was called, would automatically enhance power delivery to increase performance.
You can use various sliders to adjust the power delivery sent to the front or rear axle, as well as stability assist, and regenerative braking.
Tesla invited a few bloggers to check the Track Mode out and you can see how radically the package + software combo changes the way the car handles. Doing donuts and drifting looks easy, but, there are chances that similar runs over a long period of time could affect the battery’s life. Even the company notes that the “high-performance wheels and tires may affect your range.” To take care of this, to an extent, compressor overlock and post-drive cooling options are also provided so that you can optimize the performance without letting it affect the battery’s life in the long run. Other than this, the latest software also includes:
- An Accelerometer
- A G-force Meter
- Real-Time Telemetry
- Satellite Maps
- Video Recorder
- Option to choose a start and finish line at a circuit so that the lap timer can log accordingly
What Do You Get In Tesla’s $5,500 Track Mode Package?
As for the performance parts, the Track Mode Package was actually leaked last year in the company’s part catalog. Now, however, it’s official, and it will include:
- 4 x 20″ X 9″ Zero-G Performance wheels
- 4 x Tesla Logo Center Caps
- 20 x Lug Nut Covers
- 4 x 245/35 ZR 20 XL Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tires
- 4 x Tire Pressure Sensors
- 1 x Front And Rear High-Performance Brake Pads
- 1 x Track-Focused Brake Fluid
Final Thoughts
Tesla has also said that the package is “only compatible with Model 3 Performance Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive with the Performance Upgrade,”. The software, on the other hand, should be available on all the Performance models. The delivery of the package is expected to begin in April this year.
If you own a Model 3 Performance, will you opt for this $5,500 package? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.