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Recuperation Levels vs. Braking in A250e | MERCEDES-BENZ
With the shift paddles in the A-Class (A250e), I can select different recuperation levels while driving in electric mode (see video). Is this even necessary or advantageous? Or is it the same as simply recuperating with the brake?
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In short, this allows them to generate more range and produce less wear and tear because they have to use the brakes less. Regards
I know from VW that a buffer accumulator is installed which cushions the braking energy and delays it via the motor (Brake Blending), so that the driver thinks he is operating the mechanical brakes. In this way, it recuperates as normally as if you were setting it via the driving modes. In my experience, the same amount of energy is recovered with both methods (slight brake pedal pressure and changing the driving modes). I think the Mercedes system will work the same way.
As soon as the brake pedal is pressed, the brake lights come on. It is very irritating for the following traffic if the brake lights are constantly on when the vehicle in front is going downhill. With the paddles, not only can the recuperation level be selected, but the brake lights also remain off up to a certain deceleration level.