One-Pedal Driving
What is it?
One-pedal driving is a feature in many electric vehicles that allows the driver to accelerate, decelerate, and bring the car to a complete stop using only the accelerator pedal.
How it works
When you press the accelerator, the car moves forward. When you lift your foot off the pedal, the car's electric motor immediately switches into generator mode, applying strong regenerative braking. This resistance slows the car down significantly, often enough to stop it completely without ever touching the physical brake pedal.
Why it matters
One-pedal driving makes driving in stop-and-go traffic much more relaxing, as you don't have to constantly switch between two pedals. More importantly, it maximizes energy recovery, boosting your range, and drastically reduces wear on your mechanical brake pads.
The Aximote Advantage
Mastering one-pedal driving takes practice. Aximote helps you perfect this technique by analyzing your braking events. It can show you how much energy you successfully recovered through regeneration versus how often you had to resort to the mechanical brakes, allowing you to fine-tune your pedal control for maximum efficiency.