Brake now, drive farther later ⚡
Regenerative braking turns slowdown into battery power in EVs and hybrids.
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You press the brake, and the traction motor flips into generator mode, sending electricity back toward the battery.
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That recovered energy can help extend range, and regen typically returns about 60% to 70% of the captured kinetic energy.
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Real life has limits: regen fades at lower speeds, cannot safely stop the car by itself, and friction brakes still do the heavy lifting.
That is why regen can feel different from a normal brake pedal.