The regenerative braking function all electric vehicles have is more than capable of stopping a car on its own. You just have to not drive particularly quickly and plan ahead for obstacles or traffic lights.

As AutoExpress demonstrates in the video below, shot in a BMW i3 driving through London, it really is possible to hardly touch the brakes. Although it is nearly impossible to fully rely on the regen to stop you, there is a lot of benefit in using it optimally.

This driving technique is employed by eco drivers regardless of their chosen vehicle, using engine braking to slow down.

However, in a conventional car, all you’re doing is saving your brakes, whereas in an EV you are providing a trickle of current back into the battery, thus extending the range.

The kind of experiment shown here is taken to the extreme to prove a point, but if you do already drive something electric or electrified, you really should include these EV quirks into your style.

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