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How much better are brakes on electric cars?
I live in Chicago with my brother and drive through a lot of traffic on my way to work. I’ve been researching the pros and cons of electric cars, and I want to learn more about how the brakes work and if they are better than a car that runs on gas?
Elaine Duvet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Chicago
is one of my favorite cities! I remember when I visited during St. Patrick’s Day and the Chicago River was dyed green. I’ll never forget it!And that’s great that you’ve started your research, as there are lots of benefits to driving an
electric car
. Not only do they offer excellent fuel economy, but they’re also much more efficient in general. And who doesn’t love instant torque and effortless acceleration? Here’s what we know about the benefit of electric car brakes:- Kinetic energy has to go somewhere. Electric vehicles have electric motors that enable regenerative braking. The motor acts as a generator to convert the kinetic energy and feed it back into the battery.
- Forget idling. Since there’s no heat being lost, electric cars are able to** harvest and reuse** energy. This allows the engine to go much easier on the brakes.
- Less stress on the brakes means the brake pads won’t get worn out as quickly.
Due to physics, regenerative braking works better in larger vehicles than in smaller ones. This braking system is also known to function best in stop-and-go scenarios like navigating through the city. Perfect for Chicago!
Now that you can feel confident about purchasing an electric vehicle to maximize the efficiency of your commute, make sure you’re just as confident about your car insurance bill. Most people overpay for their coverage every month and don’t even know it!
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