Chevy Regenerative Braking and One-Pedal Driving Explained
If you've recently purchased a new electrified Chevrolet vehicle, two of the best features that focus on efficiency are Chevy Regenerative Braking and One-Pedal Driving. Using both of these innovative technologies will enhance your driving experience and improve the health of your vehicle's battery. To learn more about how to use them, visit us at Gillman Chevrolet Harlingen today.
Regen on Demand
Chevy refers to its regenerative braking technology as Regen on Demand®. This feature can be used in tandem with or independently from One-Pedal Driving. Regen on Demand allows you to manually slow down your vehicle with a paddle, converting the energy from your vehicle's movement and returning it to the battery.
To use Regen on Demand, simply pull the paddle on the back of your steering wheel towards you and hold it while your car is in DRIVE or LOW mode. Your vehicle will begin to slow down quickly. To decrease the slowing effect, apply the accelerator pedal while holding the paddle. You can return to normal driving by releasing the paddle altogether. Certain vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST, allow you to control the aggressiveness of Regen on Demand.
One-Pedal Driving
Another feature that comes standard on electrified Chevy vehicles is One-Pedal Driving. To enable this technology, navigate to the Vehicle Controls app and select Drive and Park to toggle the option. If you're driving a Chevrolet Bolt with a push-button gear shifter, you'll find the One-Pedal Driving button below the Drive button. If you have a shift lever on the center console, you must first shift into DRIVE, then LOW, before the mode is activated.
When One-Pedal Driving is turned on, the position of your accelerator pedal adjusts how your vehicle accelerates, coasts, or slows down. Pressing down on the pedal provides normal acceleration, while lifting your foot slightly causes your vehicle to gradually slow down. Completely removing your foot will quickly slow down your car.
Visit Us in Harlingen, TX, To Learn More About Chevy Electric Vehicles
If you have any additional questions about setting up regenerative braking for your vehicle, contact our Harlingen, TX, Chevy dealership. We can also help you purchase a new electrified vehicle if you're still using a combustion engine. To get started, give us a call or schedule an appointment today!