Comment by magicalhippo
13 days ago
First off, my Renault Megane e-Tech has paddles that allow me to change the regen strength on the fly. I use it actively when driving.
But anyway, I find I drive differently with an EV. I don't let off the throttle unless I want to slow down. If I want to coast, I just reduce my throttle input to where its coasting.
Sure, lots of vehicles allow you to change the strength. Some allow you to set the regen very very low.
Generally they do not allow you to turn it off.
I'll have to double-check, but as I recall it the lowest setting in Sports mode was off. But maybe just very, very low.
In any case, what's the problem with having it very, very low vs off? Like, what do you really need coasting for? Not something I've felt I've been missing.
You're right that turning the auto regen way way down also essentially prevents the accelerated tire wear I describe.
My main point is that most people don't turn it off. One pedal driving is convenient!