Regenerative braking allows an electric motor to operate as a generator while the vehicle slows, sending some energy back toward the battery.
What EV Owners Should Know
Some EVs let drivers adjust regeneration while others manage it automatically. One-pedal driving can make urban driving smooth, but conventional friction brakes remain important for strong braking and low-speed stops.
Final Thoughts
Regeneration cannot recover all energy used for acceleration, but it can recover some energy that would otherwise be lost as brake heat.