recuperation switching and possible consequences
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recuperation switching and possible consequences
4 weeks and 1200 miles on EQS 580 4 MATIC .Using brakes and switching from normal recuperation to higher levels to slow down.Sparing Brakes.Is there a downside to doing this?
Yes, i went through a few pages of forum using search function.
Yes, i went through a few pages of forum using search function.
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I hope not, because I do it every day when I encounter traffic, then switch back out of it when traffic clears.
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The only direct consequence I can think of is that prolonged periods of not using your brakes -- especially in wet/humid/coastal environments -- could result in your rotors developing a layer of rust which isn't a great look.
Use your brakes vs. regen 2-3 times during your daily drive to keep the rotors shiny and use regen for the rest. Also note that if you hold either paddle in for a few seconds it will turn on Intelligent Recuperation which (according to MBZ) factors in 100+ variables to decide how much recuperation to engage. See link here....Mercedes EQS Intelligent Recuperation Setting Explained in Simple Terms | Torque News
Use your brakes vs. regen 2-3 times during your daily drive to keep the rotors shiny and use regen for the rest. Also note that if you hold either paddle in for a few seconds it will turn on Intelligent Recuperation which (according to MBZ) factors in 100+ variables to decide how much recuperation to engage. See link here....Mercedes EQS Intelligent Recuperation Setting Explained in Simple Terms | Torque News
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The only direct consequence I can think of is that prolonged periods of not using your brakes -- especially in wet/humid/coastal environments -- could result in your rotors developing a layer of rust which isn't a great look.
Use your brakes vs. regen 2-3 times during your daily drive to keep the rotors shiny and use regen for the rest. Also note that if you hold either paddle in for a few seconds it will turn on Intelligent Recuperation which (according to MBZ) factors in 100+ variables to decide how much recuperation to engage. See link here....Mercedes EQS Intelligent Recuperation Setting Explained in Simple Terms | Torque News
Use your brakes vs. regen 2-3 times during your daily drive to keep the rotors shiny and use regen for the rest. Also note that if you hold either paddle in for a few seconds it will turn on Intelligent Recuperation which (according to MBZ) factors in 100+ variables to decide how much recuperation to engage. See link here....Mercedes EQS Intelligent Recuperation Setting Explained in Simple Terms | Torque News
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Fwiw, I did this on my Tesla MS, and for the full time I owned it (2015-2022) I never had to replace the brake pads. I’m in PA where pads are part of the yearly inspection as well. I only wish the eqs max regen were a bit more aggressive!
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I, too, tend to use Max region most of the time as I live in a hilly area which enables me to use 1 pedal driving and get better regen then when in Normal.
I've tried Intelligent but like others find it a bit inconsistent. Seems like it's still a work in progress.
I've tried Intelligent but like others find it a bit inconsistent. Seems like it's still a work in progress.
