anko
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The B level also controls the maximum amount of regenerative power that is allowed to flow into the battery. In B5 a higher regenerative charge current is allowed then in B0. This means that the maximum regenerative stopping power in B0 is less than in B5, even with the brake pedal depressed. So, at some point, to achieve a certain amount of stopping power, friction brakes will be needed in B0 but not in B5.zzcoopej said:greendwarf said:So unlike above, I travel everywhere in B0 (coasting) only flicking the "gear stick" to B3 and B5 when I need to brake rather than use my foot to control it. Overall the effect is the same, it is just a matter of personal style.
Just incase newbies missed this point from Greendwarf, remember the FOOT brake will still use regen whenever possible, regardless of the regen paddle settings. So even in B0 if you put your foot on the brake, the power gauge on the dash to the left of the speedo will confirm regen (ie the blue "Charge" section) just like using the regen paddles.
Effectively, the B0-B5 regen paddles just change the "zero point" ie what happens when you are not touching the accelerator OR brake. B0 = freewheel, B5 = slow down without touching the foot brake.
Probably this is only noticeable at somewhat higher speed, because at low speed stopping power is always relatively low, even if stopping force is high
BTW: In my car, the maximum amount of regenerative power flowing into the battery has been reduced over time (as my battery started to degrade to prevent it from further damage?), so I see no difference between B0 and B5 anymore. But I did see a clear difference in the first three years.
Jeremy, see you on the first row in a minute ;-)