Regeneration Levels (Regen Settings)
Regen levels let the driver choose how strongly an electric or hybrid car slows down and recovers energy when lifting off the accelerator.
What is Regeneration Levels (Regen Settings)?
Settings are often chosen with paddles behind the steering wheel. The strongest level allows one-pedal driving. Some cars adjust regen automatically using radar. Using strong regen in towns saves brake wear and returns more energy to the battery.
How it works
The motor acts as a generator with more or less braking torque depending on the level.
Why it matters for your car
Strong regen on slippery roads can make the car less stable. Brake lights come on when regen deceleration is strong enough.
Other terms
- Battery Charger (Smart Charger)
- Bolt Pattern (PCD)
- Electric Brake Booster (Electromechanical Booster)
- EV Battery Warranty
- Heated Seat
- Newton-Metre (Nm)
- Oil Change
- Oil Pressure Sensor
- Orange Peel (Paint Texture)
- Panoramic Roof (Glass Roof)
- Part-Worn Tyre
- Recirculation Mode
- Repair Estimate (Quote)
- Torque Converter Lock-up Clutch
- Trade-in (Part Exchange)
- Type 1 Connector (SAE J1772)
- Unsprung Weight
- Voltage Regulator
- Volumetric Efficiency
- Water-in-fuel Sensor