Regen braking non adjustable ? Deal breaker for me.

[metroshot]

Watching this video, I am having doubts about the Slate.



At time mark, 00:59 said no adjustment on regen braking (ie Tesla 1PD).

Slate needs to know that not having a choice between 2PD and 1PD is a mistake.

 

[The Weatherman]

I don’t think that is what they are saying.

I believe they are saying you will not be able to adjust the level of regenerative braking. As in my Kia EV6 which has four levels of regenerative braking.

My Lightning has either no 1- Pedal or full 1 -Pedal.

If you want ‘two pedal’ driving just use the brake. Easy peasy.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Is this part of some announcement from Slate? I don't recall seeing anything about this on their website.

In any case, I don't understand why non-adjustable regenerative braking is a mistake.

Maybe I'll better understand when (if...) they make production and I get to drive one.

 

[atx_ev]

bolt EUV does not have adjustable regenerative braking and is fine. You can use a wheel paddle to activate it which a lot of people do

My wifes gle 450e has adjustable regenerative braking, but the highest setting is way too low so is not as useful as the bolt euv non adjustable regenerative braking.

regenerative braking is also adjustable by using the accelerator.

 

[Driven5]

Being able to choose maximum rear wheel regen for peak 1-pedal driving efficiency from a cheap boxy electric truck would be a want for me, not a need. 🤷‍♂️

 

[seaflyer]

I have a Prius and a Venza both Toyota's and both have regenerative braking. In the past I had a prius with a 100,000 miles on it and at least 50% brake life left. I did scrub off tires, because I live in a very rural area with a lot of elevation change. You get used to driving with regen that's not adjustable except for throttle input. Driving is like driving a motorcycle you anticipate the road and enjoy the ride.

 

[thommeigh]

Is this part of some announcement from Slate? I don't recall seeing anything about this on their website.

In any case, I don't understand why non-adjustable regenerative braking is a mistake.

Maybe I'll better understand when (if...) they make production and I get to drive one.

Yes, this was stated by the Slate rep in the Jay Leno video on YouTube.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

I don’t think that is what they are saying.

I believe they are saying you will not be able to adjust the level of regenerative braking. As in my Kia EV6 which has four levels of regenerative braking.

My Lightning has either no 1- Pedal or full 1 -Pedal.

If you want ‘two pedal’ driving just use the brake. Easy peasy.

That's kind of the way I got it also. I do miss the Lightning's 1 pedal drive. I had gotten used to it and made a game of reclaiming as many electrons as possible. Now with the X5, it is definitely not the same feel, though I let it coast down hills to capture some...I expect Slate to drive like my golf cart where the regen was dialed in somewhat, but not as tightly as some of the other EV's out there? I'm speculating.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Yes, this was stated by the Slate rep in the Jay Leno video on YouTube.

But is this regenerative braking feature and its mode of operation detailed on the Slate website somewhere?

 

[AZFox]

You get used to driving with regen that's not adjustable except for throttle input. Driving is like driving a motorcycle you anticipate the road and enjoy the ride.

It's also how it works on my golf cart, and it's easy to get used to.

Accelerator pedal for scrubbing off speed; brake pedal for extra stopping power / coming to a complete stop.

If it works that way, people will like it.

Also if it works that way, there was a missed opportunity to explain it to Jay Leno.

 

[Daemoch]

Honestly, it just sounds like driving a stick. Leave it in a gear and take your foot off the gas. I dont understand why this is so controversial?

 

[metroshot]

Honestly, it just sounds like driving a stick. Leave it in a gear and take your foot off the gas. I dont understand why this is so controversial?

Yes, but a stick will allow you to downshift to any gear you want.

Slate does not appear to allow for adjustable regen nor 2PD.

Sorry, but until I can afford to move out of urban Los Angeles, driving a Tesla like 1PD is not fun.

Driving in congested traffic, we jump on the brakes a lot so removing your foot off the throttle/pedal causes a lurch which nauseates me and my passengers.

 

[Luxrage]

I'm assuming Slate's decision to make the regen non-adjustable is due to it being rear-wheel only. I figure most EVs are FWD or AWD and therefore would have somewhat even or front biased regen braking like a regular car. But having the truck be slowed via regen from the rears might require them to fine tune it more for stability.

I've driven enough electric golf carts and go-karts to be used to it, but I'll wait till I can get behind the wheel of one to call it anywhere near a deal breaker.

 

[ElectricShitbox]

I wish it was adjustable, and maybe it will be in the future since it's a software thing, but I can't really say it's a problem unless I don't like the tuning. Tough to say without driving it.

 

[seaflyer]

Wouldn't it be nice if regen bias was tunable through the app. Maybe just wish full thinking. Seems like a software issue.