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Regenerative braking positively affects the lifespan of a vehicle’s brakes by significantly reducing wear on the traditional friction braking components such as brake pads and rotors. This is because regenerative braking uses the electric motor to slow the vehicle and convert kinetic energy into electrical energy that is stored for later use, rather than relying primarily on the friction brakes to decelerate the car.
Since the regenerative system handles most of the braking effort, the traditional brakes are engaged less frequently and less intensely, which leads to much less wear-and-tear on brake pads and rotors. This means that brake parts last longer compared to vehicles that rely solely on conventional friction brakes.
However, some drivers of electric vehicles with regenerative braking note that because the friction brakes are used less, they might feel different or require pressing harder when actually engaged for a full stop, which can affect the perception of stopping power but does not negate the extended lifespan of the brake components.
In summary, regenerative braking extends the lifespan of a vehicle’s brakes by decreasing the reliance on friction braking, resulting in less wear on mechanical brake parts and thus longer intervals before brake pads and rotors need replacement.
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