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Tesla regen is far more powerful and useful than engine braking no matter how much downshifting one does. With the new "Hold" mode it is possible to drive a Mod
by davidgould 7y ago
Tesla regen is far more powerful and useful than engine braking no matter how much downshifting one does. With the new "Hold" mode it is possible to drive a Model 3 for days without ever touching the brake pedal.
It is also possible to drive down a 20% hill (Marin in Berkeley) without using the brakes or gaining speed. My stick shift Accord would gain speed in first gear all the way to redline within a couple blocks.
On my Spark EV which also has better than gas engine/manual regen (but less than the Tesla) I expect the brake pads and rotors to last at least ten years based on wear three years in.