Shaka
Well-known member
Having this 2012 Leaf SL that my wife picked up a few weeks ago has been a wonderful learning experience. And these forums have been the basis for much of my knowledge. Granted even the data here must be sifted through, but it seems most of the folks here are well versed. So, thank you!
Having said that, one chat that I had with a friend recently brought up a few questions. Since the car is smart enough to limit regenerative braking when the battery is full, but then has the ability to use regen braking when the battery is low, am I correct to assume the braking system in this car is "brake by wire" ? (same as drive by wire)
It seems like this would have to be the case, right? Driving down the road in ECO mode, you lift off the gas and the car starts to brake on own using regen. Using the dashboard display, I'll see 2-3 dots to the left of center, showing it is regenerating some amount of power. I'll apply the brakes "LIGHTLY" and see more dots appear, am I correct to assume that means that although I am using the brake pedal, I'm actually applying more regen braking too, right?
At some point I assume the car manages to say "based on pedal input, you need more stopping power, so we must use the brake pads to assist" -- is that indeed how this all works? Any input would be great. I searched for 10minutes but found no thread that seemed to tackle this specific subject... thanks in advance!
Having said that, one chat that I had with a friend recently brought up a few questions. Since the car is smart enough to limit regenerative braking when the battery is full, but then has the ability to use regen braking when the battery is low, am I correct to assume the braking system in this car is "brake by wire" ? (same as drive by wire)
It seems like this would have to be the case, right? Driving down the road in ECO mode, you lift off the gas and the car starts to brake on own using regen. Using the dashboard display, I'll see 2-3 dots to the left of center, showing it is regenerating some amount of power. I'll apply the brakes "LIGHTLY" and see more dots appear, am I correct to assume that means that although I am using the brake pedal, I'm actually applying more regen braking too, right?
At some point I assume the car manages to say "based on pedal input, you need more stopping power, so we must use the brake pads to assist" -- is that indeed how this all works? Any input would be great. I searched for 10minutes but found no thread that seemed to tackle this specific subject... thanks in advance!