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redpoint5 · 01-21-2026, 11:33 PM

Heading down Danger Hill tonight (12* grade) and 40F, the Tesla maintained 25 MPH with full regen (given the conditions). There was no further regen available. Had I wanted to go slower around the bend, I'd need to use the friction brakes. In this cold weather, braking on regen is extended quite a bit.

01-21-2026, 11:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
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