Tesla owners, I have a question
 

OK, you are driving 55 to 60 MPH on 44 and someone pulls out in front of you, and your car has ONE PEDAL operation, how do you slam on the brakes to avoid the crash? Follow-up question, since the car has one pedal operation does it have hydraulic brakes, I am sure regenerative braking cannot lock the wheels. I can more or less understand one pedal operation for normal driving, but i fail to see how this operates in an emergency situation.

ONE PEDAL? Crap! I want to hear/read the answers.

What model Tesla? I don’t own one but follow their online forums and know you normally do not have to hit the brake pedal like when approaching a stop light because once you let off the accelerator pedal (regenerative braking) it has regenerative braking to stop you. Looking online, the model 3 has two pedals, accelerator (regenerative braking they call it) and brake pedal so your question intrigues me. Also looking on their site it says in emergency braking to hit the brake pedal? Saying this I am wondering what your driving that has one pedal?
Edit, looking online it’s called “one pedal driving” even though it does have a brake pedal.

Yes, it has a brake pedal. Even has ABS braking as required on all US cars.

Kindof a game to not use the brake pedal, but some users don't want to think when they drive.
(I'm sure with some it becomes intuitive - but could cause issues when driving an ICE rental or such.)
And, regen is user adjustable - again even some Tesla people prefer a usual/normal drive.

They have a brake pedal and hydraulic brakes. Stomping on the brake pedal, however, will not lock the wheels as they have ABS. The regenerative braking is adjustable. In the most aggressive setting, you can easily drive for a substantial distance without touching the brake pedal.

We have a newer Tesla Model 3. It is fantastic, our first EV.
The top Two features that we LOVE about it is:
- one pedal driving. Around town you very seldom need to use the brake pedal, raise the accelerator and the regen braking slows the car, even to a stop and actuates brake lights warning cars in back that you’re slowing down. And if it’s timed right you may may not need to brake even coming to a stop at a sign or light. It’s wonderful, relaxing, safe, and recharged for free. Brakes will last a lifetime. Must drive to appreciate. Of course the actual brake pedal is like any other vehicle.
- Over the air updates. Over WiFi typically in the middle of the night in your garage. Provides updated features, some major some minor. Some are fixes… as some feel are recalls. But seamless. So even if you have a 5 year old Tesla, updates are free to all. Almost like getting a new car all the time.

We love the Tesla so much that we bought a great lithium golf cart. All EV family. Charge right in the garage and have a full tank everytime.

I purchase a new Tesla 2024 Model 3 in October of last year for $34,000 to test out the supervised FSD. I now drive about 80% of the time using FSD. FSD will brake for me when needed. It takes a little bit of time to get use to the regen brake to then very, very seldom need to use the brake pedal to stop when not using FSD. With every software update, the FSD gets better and new features are added. Using supervised FSD, it's like two sets of eyes watching the road. If you get a chance, ride in a Tesla being driven under FSD.

Good question. I have owned 2 Teslas. M3 (2018) and MYP (2023). They all HAVE two pedals--but you normally only use one-pedal (the "gas" pedal) for routine driving. The regenerative braking slows the vehicle (sometimes pretty dramatically) when you let off of the "gas". It is a balancing act with your right foot only--and it takes some time to get used to it. There's no real "coasting" in the EV. When you back off the 'gas" then the regenerative braking immediately starts to slow the vehicle as if you are applying the brakes. Rarely do I use the regular brakes.

There is a hydraulic rectangular brake pedal that uses the "regular" brakes. I might use the "real" brake once or twice a day during under normal driving. It is not uncommon for me to drive a week and never need to use the hydraulic brake.

The vehicle WILL start to auto-brake if someone cuts out in front of you. If someone going the opposite direction is making a left turn in front of you and they cut it close the car WILL automatically (and possibly harshly) slow to avoid collision. In that case both the regenerative braking and the hydraulics slow you down.

So little brake use means cleaner wheels :-) Owned the M3 for over 5 years and never had the brakes serviced.

Saves tires, which incidentally does not have spare tires

Sales and Market Share:
Tesla sales have been declining worldwide…..
In the US, Tesla vehicle registrations in the US dipped to 43,411 in January, an 11% dip compared to a year ago.
In Europe, Tesla vehicle registrations in the European Union and several other European countries dropped by about 45% between January 2024 and 2025.
Tesla's Share of US Electric Car Market Falls Below 50%
Tesla's market capitalization has declined by nearly $700 billion

I wouldn’t buy a Tesla if you ever plan on selling it.

My son has two newer Teslas and I have drove them both. They both have two pedals just like any other car. One is a brake pedal, which you rarely need to use.

Is this a serious question? Naw. Can’t be.

Never been in a Tesla but no car I've driven over the last 35 years (at least) could lock the wheels when doing an emergency stop and jamming the brake pedal since they all had ABS.

Chevy EV
 

The Equinox has regenerative braking coupled with hydraulic. Don't know about tesla.

Recharged for free? You must have a roof full of solar panels