Basic questions about one pedal driving (Full regen?)

[B1050]

Can I assume that when "one pedal driving" the car will achieve maximum regen when you take your foot off the gas and you are decelerating? Can I also assume that pressing the brake pedal on occasion will be beneficial to keeping the calipers from seizing?

 

[cadblu]

You are correct on both points, although I don't think you need to worry about seizing calipers. Your brake pads should easily last 80,000+ miles with regen braking. You will undoubtedly need to use your brakes in routine driving as regen will not always stop within your desired distance, or when needed for evasive maneuvers. Using your brakes will also remove light surface rust on your rotors which may develop during rainy conditions while you're parked. Hope this helps.

 

[metroshot]

Yes correct.

Our brakes on our 2 EVs have been so far shown very little use for the most part.
One is at 75,000 miles and still have 50% pad life remaining while the other at 35,000 miles has over 80% remaining.

However 1PD IMO is something that should be an option for those that demand 2PD driving.

In my 2PD driving, I still get regen at all regen levels. Both EVs have mild regen allowing for coasting and no lurching in stop/go traffic.
I prefer not to have full harsh regen when lifting my foot off the pedal as I have to drive in congested traffic everywhere and other drivers cutting me off causing nausea / car sickness quickly.

If the Slate only has "Tesla" type harsh non adjustable regen, then I will have a problem with that.

 

[Garbone]

Brakes actuate to hold the car one stopped, No worries about seizing.

 

[cadblu]

Brakes actuate to hold the car one stopped, No worries about seizing.

Wondering if the Slate will offer the "auto brake hold" feature and if it's user selectable.

 

[zipn]

Bolt EVs have an excellent 1pd algorithm. Brake regen modulates so light lifting off the go pedal has less regen than foot all the way off. Smooth from coasting no regen to full regen. Enables brake light and holds at full stop. Some Other ev regens aren’t as nice.

 

[The Weatherman]

As a matter of detail; most if not all EV’s that use regenerative braking also provide a mechanism to adjust the level of regeneration employed when you let of the ‘Go’ pedal.

My wife doesn’t like full 1PD regen in her Kia EV6. I on the other hand do and use it on Lightning. So I turn the Kia up to Max when I’m driving it.

 

[TRP]

My 2021 Mach E is still on original brake pads at 103K+ miles with plenty of life left in them.

1pd exclusively