I have a 2018 volt, and so far I like it a lot. Question about regenerative braking: Is the regenerative braking in L-mode additive?
I prefer to drive the car in L-mode, which lets me control the amount of generative "engine" braking with the gas pedal. Often that is not sufficient and I use the steering wheel paddle to increase the braking action. And, of course, if that is not enough I use the brake pedal.
I assume that the "engine" braking (just letting off the pedal), and the steering wheel paddle are the same thing, just use the motor as a generator. But what happens when I then step on the brake pedal in addition? Will that add to the generation, or will it then simply use the breaks to waste energy?
I am just interested in maximizing my regeneration. Does braking with the pedal help?
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I prefer to drive the car in L-mode, which lets me control the amount of generative "engine" braking with the gas pedal. Often that is not sufficient and I use the steering wheel paddle to increase the braking action. And, of course, if that is not enough I use the brake pedal.
I assume that the "engine" braking (just letting off the pedal), and the steering wheel paddle are the same thing, just use the motor as a generator. But what happens when I then step on the brake pedal in addition? Will that add to the generation, or will it then simply use the breaks to waste energy?
I am just interested in maximizing my regeneration. Does braking with the pedal help?
Inquisitive minds want to know ...