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Full Charge Means No Regenerative Braking - 2016 Tesla Model X Long-Term Road Test
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Full Charge Means No Regenerative Braking - 2016 Tesla Model X Long-Term Road Test
Turns out the regenerative braking system in our long-term 2016 Tesla Model X isn't always on. A full charge means there's basically no regen effect.
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No that's normal. Even the hybrids have to start relying solely on the mechanical brakes once the battery reaches a certain state of charge. Toyota hybrids use "B" mode on the shifter for mountain braking to create an engine braking condition to assist the mechanical brakes when the hybrid system regenerative braking has to shut down.
I have a Chevy Volt. Granted, the Volt is not a one-pedal driving experience, but it coasts like a normal car when in "D". However, if you put the vehicle in "L" it is 70% of what a one-pedal would be, and the brakes work the same. The brakes work the same whether I have a full charge, in Mountain Mode or zero charge running on gas regardless of "D" or "L".
And, it should be noted that regen is restored very soon after starting a journey with a full battery, because the battery's depletion means it now has room for that regen energy to go.