How does the regenerative braking system work in the BMW i3?

Question

Home Page › BMW i3 › How does the regenerative braking system work in the BMW i3?

N

Natalie 2 months ago

1
Answer

How does the regenerative braking system work in the BMW i3?

I've heard that the BMW i3 has a regenerative braking system, but I'm not sure how it works. Can someone explain it to me?

Reply

Comments that are spammy, abusive, off-topic, contain profanity, contain personal attacks, or promote hatred of any kind will not be approved for publication.

Answers (1)

Talk BMW - Explore BMW Car Mats

**Karen** · Answer 1 · 2025-01-16T19:50:16+00:00

The regenerative braking system in the BMW i3 captures energy that is normally lost during braking, and uses it to recharge the battery. This helps to improve the overall efficiency of the vehicle and increase its range. So, every time you brake, you're actually helping to charge the battery!