Regenerative braking is a technology in EVs that recovers kinetic energy during braking and converts it into electrical energy, which is then stored in the battery. When the driver lifts off the accelerator or presses the brake pedal, the electric motor runs in reverse, acting as a generator to capture energy that would otherwise be lost as heat in traditional braking systems. This process increases the overall efficiency of the vehicle and can extend its driving range by a few percentage points, especially in stop-and-go traffic.
