Today, more and more electric cars are appearing on the market. So much so that they even outsold diesel during December. Real madness on the part of the general public who are still heavily encouraged by many government measures such as the environmental bonus and also the malus, not to mention of course EPZ and other restrictive laws. And in any case, from 2035, the sale of thermal cars will be completely prohibited in Europe. Therefore, all manufacturers are electrifying their range, but this does not mean that they all have the same strategy, on the contrary.

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Practical technology

For example, many brands offer one-pedal driving. Specifically, this means that you can accelerate and brake only with the help of the accelerator pedal, pressing or releasing it. Thus, the car uses Engine brake brake independently, sometimes to a complete stop. Technology found in Tesla and Nissan with its Leaf that makes driving more enjoyable. This especially applies to traffic jams. Not to mention, it also significantly limits brake pad wear, reducing maintenance costs.

Inefficient driving

But from his side, Porsche refuses to propose this system, which he considers ineffective. The engineer explains that “there is a more efficient way to drive an electric car“, while this technology will lead to energy losses. Then, he said, it’s wiser to let the car move forward on its own, and then brake to stop it completely. Which many brands also offer, leaving the choice to their customers. This is, for example, the case of Tesla, as well as Kia, among others.