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What’s under the hood of your dream electric vehicle? How about intuitive, energy-saving regenerative braking from Porsche that makes driving a dream. Learn everything you need to know about the new self-charging power of the Taycan and Macan EV models.
What Is Regenerative Braking?
This type of braking, also called regen braking, is a feature that’s linked to electric and hybrid cars. It takes the kinetic energy generated from your car’s momentum and converts it into power that recharges your hybrid or electric car’s battery. This is energy that would otherwise be lost with normal braking.
How Does It Work?
Electric motors work by either running forwards or backwards (technically clockwise or anti-clockwise). With non-electric cars, the motor is rotating in only one direction, so any energy generated by the brake pads and discs touching gets lost. With regen braking, this energy is converted into usable power for your car.
What Does Regen Braking Feel Like?
Every car with regen braking will feel a little different, and many electric cars have settings that allow you to tailor it to your own preference. It will feel like you are gently applying the brakes once you’ve taken your foot off the accelerator. It’s a feeling that quickly goes away, and many systems allow you to tailor how much resistance you feel from the brakes.
One-Pedal Systems
Vehicles with one-pedal driving systems allow the driver to bring the car to a complete stop without using the brake pedal. This feature makes it easier to drive without switching back and forth between pedals and helps extend your electric driving range.
What Are the Pros of Regen Braking?
There are plenty of advantages to regen braking, but the top three have to be the boost to the vehicle’s battery range, reduced wear and tear on braking components, and one-pedal systems that make driving easier and more relaxing.
Models You Can Buy From Porsche
The 2024 Macan EV
This luxurious, powerful electric SUV boasts an excellent engine and some top notch safety features to boot. This model supplies up to 240kW of power to be resupplied to the engine while driving. Not only that, but the compact design helps save space and weight.
The 2024 Taycan
A masterful combination of performance, elegance, and modern technology, the Taycan pairs power with beauty. The regen braking here harvests up to 400kW, up from 320kW in the previous model.
See these models and more in our state-of-the-art showroom and get a feel for what true luxury, sustainability, and power feels like. Are you ready to experience driving like you never have before? Get in touch with us here at West Broward in Davie, FL to learn more or book a test drive.
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