What is Regenerative Braking?
Regenerative braking is a technology commonly found in electric, plug-in hybrids and hybrid vehicles that enables kinetic energy to be recovered during braking and stored in the battery. This improves the overall efficiency of the vehicle, reducing its dependence on the primary energy source e.g. through charging. Regenerative braking can sometimes generate up to 30% of an electric vehicle’s energy
How Does Regenerative Braking Work?
Advantages of Regenerative Braking
One of the main advantages of regenerative braking is that it improves the overall efficiency of the vehicle. By capturing the energy that is normally lost during braking and storing it in the battery, regenerative braking reduces the amount of energy that needs to be drawn from the battery, extending its range and reducing the frequency with which it needs to be charged.
Another advantage of regenerative braking is that it can help to extend the life of the vehicle's brakes. Since the energy of the vehicle is being recovered during braking, the brake pads and other components of the braking system experience less wear and tear, which can help to extend their lifespan.
Regenerative Braking: Bottom Line
Regenerative braking is a technology that offers several benefits to electric and hybrid vehicles. By improving the efficiency of the vehicle and reducing the amount of energy that needs to be drawn from the battery, regenerative braking helps to extend the range of the vehicle and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, regenerative braking can help to extend the life of the vehicle's brakes, making it a cost-effective technology for vehicle manufacturers and owners alike.
About the author
Danny Thai
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data. He is the founder of zecar and is currently the EV Innovation Manager at Endeavour Energy.
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