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Is coasting to a stop more efficient than regen to a stop?

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Discussion Starter · 6 mo ago

I'm using my one pedal driving to save on the brakes and also to avoid pushing on the brake pedal at a stop light.
So, what's the most energy efficient way to come to a stop? Coast or regen?

Providing you have room to coast and don't have anyone riding your tailgate of course.

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skimask

· #17 · 6 mo ago

The Other Tom said:
It's more energy efficient to regen to a stop because you're adding energy back into the battery. Coasting, if you can do it, doesn't add energy back.

You will NEVER regen 100% of what you consume. Can't happen. 'cause Physics.
Coast using 0kW >> Regen'ing anything.

So this statement....127% perfectly incorrect.

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