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Originally Posted by lenox80
Do you have concerns about this years down the line? I drove an X5 today and loved it, but there were no PHEV's on the lot, so I don't know what braking feels like with a regenerative braking system. If I have someone in the car with me that has had spinal issues, how would the braking compare to standard?
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sorry, i'm confused about your inquiry. my post talked about the out-of-warranty costs to replace the high voltage battery. i spoke nothing about the regenerative braking system.
but to answer your question, no, i have no concerns about the HV battery's longevity because i won't be keeping it longer than 8 years when it's out of warranty. until then, if the HV battery goes bad, so be it; it's under warranty.
as for the braking system, coasting will feel different than a non-regenerative braking system. folk have had passengers complain of getting car sick due to the system's resistive feeling. you can make adjustments to the way you let go of or lighten pedal pressure or not. i don't release the pedal completely and suddenly like i used to with traditional coasting vehicles. i release it gradually.
regenerative braking won't affect your passenger's spinal condition. letting go of the brake pedal doesn't induce a scenario of fully pressing on the brake pedal, but the vehicle does slow down faster than traditional coasting vehicles. if you don't care for regenerative braking, there is one drive mode that coasts traditionally, Hybrid Eco Pro.