Driving in electric and hybrid cars is a step ahead of traditional vehicles
Many of us who drive cars, especially electric cars, may not be aware of a hidden ability of the accelerator.
Did you know that by lifting your foot from the accelerator, the car can slow down without even touching the brake?
This feature, known as one-pedal driving, not only promotes comfort but also allows the regeneration of energy for the car’s batteries. This small capacity offers significant advantages, energy and cost savings.
Driving in electric and hybrid cars is a step ahead of conventional vehicles. The most noticeable difference is the use of the accelerator pedal.
While in conventional vehicles this pedal only increases speed, in electric cars it serves to slow down and regenerate energy.
The “one-pedal drive” system allows the vehicle to slow down automatically and gradually when you release the accelerator. But it is not just engine braking as in thermal vehicles. During deceleration, the vehicle converts kinetic energy into electricity, which is then stored in the battery.
This feature not only increases the vehicle’s range, but it also reduces the stress on the traditional braking system, which can extend the life of its components.
