Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking uses the electric motor as a generator to slow the car and recharge the battery.
What is Regenerative Braking?
It is used in hybrids and electric cars. Many cars let the driver choose the strength of regeneration, up to one-pedal driving. The friction brakes take over at low speed or when more braking is needed.
How it works
When slowing, the motor is driven by the wheels and produces current that flows back to the battery.
Why it matters for your car
It reduces brake wear considerably. Because brakes are used less, discs can rust; occasional firm braking helps keep them clean.
Other terms
- Alloy Wheel Refurbishment
- Alternator Diode (Rectifier)
- API Oil Specification
- Boot Lid (Trunk Lid)
- Brake Disc Runout
- Clutch
- Crankshaft Oil Seal
- Drive Shaft (Half Shaft)
- Dual-mass Flywheel
- Emissions Test
- Heated Seat
- HVO Diesel (Renewable Diesel)
- Iridium Spark Plug
- LPG (Autogas)
- Newton-Metre (Nm)
- Octane Rating
- Paint Colour Matching
- Parking Pawl
- Synchromesh (Synchroniser)
- Wash Mitt