• KevonLooney@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    But less brake pad wear. The regenerative braking reduces a lot of the need for brake pads.

      • Pipoca@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        Regenerative braking is basically turning the motors into a generator to recharge the battery. If you brake regeneratively, you’re not using your brake pads at all.

        Many EVs can have their settings adjusted to where 90+% of braking can be just regenerative.