Do Mav Hybrids automatically brake upon release of the throttle? Any difference in regen braking between modes?

[Finnster]

I've never driven a hybrid, so can someone explain the Mav Hybrid braking regime? Thanks!

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[Darnon]

Generally speaking if you let off the throttle it applies a small bit of regen. Otherwise you need to press the brake pedal and you'll see the needle on the power gauge move deeper into the green to the white bar which is max regen. Past that the friction brakes are applying.

But then drive modes come into play. If you select Slippery or Eco mode those apply more regen when off-throttle; Eco moreso than Slippery. It's basically a subtractive value to the throttle input so as a result the first few percent of throttle are still technically in the regen zone. This means you can modulate the amount of regen by pressing on the throttle slightly.

If that's not enough regen then activating the Low mode via the L button in the center of the shifter dial once in Drive will apply even more. Up to about 30 mph it's about equivalent to Eco mode or a little more, but past that point it increases until at 40 mph letting off the throttle will give maximum regen. This is about the closest approximation to one-pedal driving although isn't very intense deceleration so you'll likely still need to use your brake pedal especially as the regen tapers off at low speed. Worth noting your brake lights don't turn on with this extra regen so drivers behind need to realize you're slowing down more than ordinary. Also generally it's more efficient to coast when you can than bounce between regen and power even when on electric.

 

[Scupking]

It does a little. I haven't tried eco yet. I'm guessing that might do it more.

 

[Finnster]

Generally speaking if you let off the throttle it applies a small bit of regen. Otherwise you need to press the brake pedal and you'll see the needle on the power gauge move deeper into the green to the white bar which is max regen. Past that the friction brakes are applying.

But then drive modes come into play. If you select Slippery or Eco mode those apply more regen when off-throttle; Eco moreso than Slippery. It's basically a subtractive value to the throttle input so as a result the first few percent of throttle are still technically in the regen zone. This means you can modulate the amount of regen by pressing on the throttle slightly.

If that's not enough regen then activating the Low mode via the L button in the center of the shifter dial once in Drive will apply even more. Up to about 30 mph it's about equivalent to Eco mode or a little more, but past that point it increases until at 40 mph letting off the throttle will give maximum regen. This is about the closest approximation to one-pedal driving although isn't very intense deceleration so you'll likely still need to use your brake pedal especially as the regen tapers off at low speed. Worth noting your brake lights don't turn on with this extra regen so drivers behind need to realize you're slowing down more than ordinary. Also generally it's more efficient to coast when you can than bounce between regen and power even when on electric.

Great explanation!!!
Is that "No brake light" on regen an oversight by Ford?

 

[Darnon]

Great explanation!!!
Is that "No brake light" on regen an oversight by Ford?

I don't think so. Low isn't really intended to be a one-pedal mode and the braking isn't that extreme, but I figure it's worth noting if you have to deal with other drivers who are inattentive and follow too closely (IE most of the public at large).

 

[Timothyd]

Generally speaking if you let off the throttle it applies a small bit of regen. Otherwise you need to press the brake pedal and you'll see the needle on the power gauge move deeper into the green to the white bar which is max regen. Past that the friction brakes are applying.

But then drive modes come into play. If you select Slippery or Eco mode those apply more regen when off-throttle; Eco moreso than Slippery. It's basically a subtractive value to the throttle input so as a result the first few percent of throttle are still technically in the regen zone. This means you can modulate the amount of regen by pressing on the throttle slightly.

If that's not enough regen then activating the Low mode via the L button in the center of the shifter dial once in Drive will apply even more. Up to about 30 mph it's about equivalent to Eco mode or a little more, but past that point it increases until at 40 mph letting off the throttle will give maximum regen. This is about the closest approximation to one-pedal driving although isn't very intense deceleration so you'll likely still need to use your brake pedal especially as the regen tapers off at low speed. Worth noting your brake lights don't turn on with this extra regen so drivers behind need to realize you're slowing down more than ordinary. Also generally it's more efficient to coast when you can than bounce between regen and power even when on electric.

My other two vehicles are manuals so taking off the throttle slowed me similarly. Especially the bike. Just have to keep aware of traffic. For awhile I'm probably going to be watching that gauge a lot. This will be my first vehicle without a tachometer.

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