RJSATLBA
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I tried the Genius text Q&A system for an answer to this but drew a blank and am waiting for a human reply from BMW. I guess those in colder climates will already know the answer from personal experience.
My question was: how does the i3 regenerative braking work to prevent rear wheel lock up when you release the accelerator (gas pedal!) on snow or ice? Does it simply limit the regen braking so you don't slow as quickly as expected, does it bring the front brakes on automatically or does it use both front and rear brakes to give the normal deceleration, provided there is enough traction? I've driven the i3 and ordered one but the thought came to mind as soon as I set off in my current car this morning in slippery conditions as I live in a street which slopes slightly downhill to a T junction! Also in normal 'one pedal' driving it would be a little scary to lift off and find the car not slowing down or worse still locking up but I'm sure the electronics must prevent that somehow.
Roger
My question was: how does the i3 regenerative braking work to prevent rear wheel lock up when you release the accelerator (gas pedal!) on snow or ice? Does it simply limit the regen braking so you don't slow as quickly as expected, does it bring the front brakes on automatically or does it use both front and rear brakes to give the normal deceleration, provided there is enough traction? I've driven the i3 and ordered one but the thought came to mind as soon as I set off in my current car this morning in slippery conditions as I live in a street which slopes slightly downhill to a T junction! Also in normal 'one pedal' driving it would be a little scary to lift off and find the car not slowing down or worse still locking up but I'm sure the electronics must prevent that somehow.
Roger
