diff --git a/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
index d667c2a639..43b9e28664 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/hyundai/interface.py
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
 
     ret.stoppingControl = True
     ret.vEgoStarting = 0.5
-    ret.startAccel = 1.5
+    ret.startAccel = 1.0
     ret.stopAccel = -1.0
     ret.longitudinalActuatorDelay = 0.5