Driving in snowy weather conditions can pose an additional challenge for automobile drivers. Slippery roads, low visibility and factors that make control difficult can pose risks to drivers. However, vehicles like electric car manufacturer Tesla’s Model Y offer a number of features designed to improve driving safety in snowy weather conditions. SDN Founder Hakkı Alkan and our editor Samet Jankovic did a snowy weather test with Tesla Model Y. What was the result?
Snowy weather test with Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y has advanced traction control systems to ensure driving safety in various weather conditions. Electric motors provide instant torque production and traction control, increasing driving stability even on slippery surfaces. The traction control system on the Model Y allows each wheel to be controlled independently, thus ensuring optimum traction by taking into account the slip status of each wheel.
Regenerative braking is a standard feature on Tesla’s electric vehicles. This feature recovers energy during braking and increases the range of the vehicle, while also improving driving control. The hill start support system prevents the vehicle from rolling back on inclined roads and allows the driver to move in a controlled manner.
Tesla offers an optional equipment package called “Winter Package” to make driving safer in winter conditions. This package includes features such as heated windshield, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel and heated washer nozzles.
Tesla Model Y offers a number of features designed to increase driving safety in snowy weather conditions. Advanced traction control systems, regenerative braking, winter package and continuous software updates provide drivers with a safer and more controllable driving experience. However, in any case, it is important for drivers to be careful and obey local traffic rules.