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Old 07-13-2014, 10:38 PM   #12 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard
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VW will have this free wheel coasting on the eGolf, and there you get some/more regen by bumping the shift lever. The Smart ED also has paddle selected regen with free wheel coasting as a $200 option. And the Fit EV does this in Eco mode, as well.

Some EV makers "get it"! I'm sure it would take getting used to, and you do have to learn how far your car coasts to take full advantage of it, but at least there is no learning required to *get* free wheel coasting! Just lift your right foot ...
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