Rather than just setting and forgetting the one-pedal mode, I’m now constantly adjusting regen and trying to see how long I can coast along gentle grades.īoth tactics reveal more about the car – more about the aerodynamics and weight, the accessibility of regen, and just how efficient the vehicle really is. Instead, motor regen, controlled via the wheel-mounted paddles, is key. And that coasting, not to mention avoiding the friction brakes, is key to maximizing range.ĭriving the EQXX at Mercedes’ Immendingen, Germany, test facility was a revelation because of the lengths drivers need to go to in maximizing range. The super-sleek body cuts through the air and, along with the super low weight, allows effortless coasting. It’s incredibly light, thanks to a compact, energy-dense, sub-100-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that uses passive air-cooling.
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