Nubo
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sthbeach said:...On another note about e-pedal, I believe it saves energy in any use. At the end of my daily commute there is a screen that shows Regen saving consumption and it's always between 3-6 kms. I know it's not alot but couple that with more convenient 1 pedal driving and saving brakes.....I love it! ...
e-pedal may be putting 6km worth of power back into the battery, but it is not necessarily the most efficient way to drive the car. It blends regen and friction brakes to achieve its goals and thereby is turning some of your momentum into heat instead of electricity.
e-Pedal definitely does sound convenient. But in terms of "spending momentum", coasting is most efficient, followed by regen, followed by friction braking. Of course there are times you have to slow down -- but as always driving style is a big determinant.
This thread has all kinds of info on driving technique vs. EV economy: https://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=5508
Note, I am not suggesting that follow all of the suggestions so don't flip out over things like "never go above 55MPH", but it helps to know the ropes. I certainly don't focus on hypermiling most of the time. But there are times when it has been useful to use some of the techniques instead of going through the hassle of stopping for a charge.