diff --git a/selfdrive/car/cruise.py b/selfdrive/car/cruise.py
index b825808ac..6c4c95f35 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/cruise.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/cruise.py
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ V_CRUISE_MIN = 8
 V_CRUISE_MAX = 145
 V_CRUISE_UNSET = 255
 V_CRUISE_INITIAL = 40
-V_CRUISE_INITIAL_EXPERIMENTAL_MODE = 105
+V_CRUISE_INITIAL_EXPERIMENTAL_MODE = 50
 IMPERIAL_INCREMENT = round(CV.MPH_TO_KPH, 1)  # round here to avoid rounding errors incrementing set speed
 
 ButtonEvent = car.CarState.ButtonEvent