I would expect it to be similar to L on an automatic transmission, except it uses regenerative braking to slow down when you take your foot off the accelerator, instead of engine braking.
B Mode vs ECO when driving ,Input Needed
I looked up B Mode on Ariya ,Regen braking, it returns energy to battery when braking which could extend range and brakelife. It all depends on your driving if braking alot. I am still not sure which is better I will have to compare when I get car. There is just to much to read so review yourself to see if my statement is correct. just another item to think about,maybe some current owners can let us know. Just trying to get as much input before arrival date. thanks
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Both D and B modes provide Regen braking. I did not find much difference between both the modes. Might be B mode provides more Regen.I looked up B Mode on Ariya ,Regen braking, it returns energy to battery when braking which could extend range and brakelife. It all depends on your driving if braking alot. I am still not sure which is better I will have to compare when I get car. There is just to much to read so review yourself to see if my statement is correct. just another item to think about,maybe some current owners can let us know. Just trying to get as much input before arrival date. thanks
Personally I did not like the eco mode. I have been using standard and D mode.
I have not tried B Mode, but eveytime you apply brakes on D Mode, Regen takes place. Obviously with estep, everytime you leave the accelerator pedal, it begins to Regen and also your acceleration is slower compared. But I would like to understand more on what does B have to offer?Both D and B modes provide Regen braking. I did not find much difference between both the modes. Might be B mode provides more Regen.
Personally I did not like the eco mode. I have been using standard and D mode.
More Regen with e-step only or also with general braking. I drive a lot on highways at 55+ and prefer to have e-step off.
B is between D and E-Step, but closer to D. When you lift off the accelerator in B, it coasts less than D but a lot more than E-Step. The difference between D and B isn't huge, but B seems to be more like what happens with an ICE when using engine friction to help slow down. Most of my driving is highway too.I have not tried B Mode, but eveytime you apply brakes on D Mode, Regen takes place. Obviously with estep, everytime you leave the accelerator pedal, it begins to Regen and also your acceleration is slower compared. But I would like to understand more on what does B have to offer?
More Regen with e-step only or also with general braking. I drive a lot on highways at 55+ and prefer to have e-step off.
When hitting the brake pedal, I've not noticed much difference between any of these, but then, it's really hard to tell when friction braking starts so I may just not be noticing. (Had to stop for a deer yesterday... Pretty sure THAT used the friction brakes!)
The easiest way to feel the difference between D and B modes is to drive down a hill using both the modes.I have not tried B Mode, but eveytime you apply brakes on D Mode, Regen takes place. Obviously with estep, everytime you leave the accelerator pedal, it begins to Regen and also your acceleration is slower compared. But I would like to understand more on what does B have to offer?
More Regen with e-step only or also with general braking. I drive a lot on highways at 55+ and prefer to have e-step off.
Thanks for the useful info..
I will try it out today
I will try it out today
So what do you prefer on highways, D or B?B is between D and E-Step, but closer to D. When you lift off the accelerator in B, it coasts less than D but a lot more than E-Step. The difference between D and B isn't huge, but B seems to be more like what happens with an ICE when using engine friction to help slow down. Most of my driving is highway too.
When hitting the brake pedal, I've not noticed much difference between any of these, but then, it's really hard to tell when friction braking starts so I may just not be noticing. (Had to stop for a deer yesterday... Pretty sure THAT used the friction brakes!)
Cruise.So what do you prefer on highways, D or B?
I leave it in B, but it really doesn't matter since I use cruise control pretty much any time I can. Keeps me from getting tickets. (OMG, it is so easy to exceed the speed limit in this car without noticing because of how quiet and smooth it is compared with my Pilot... )Thanks all for the discussion of B vs D. I could not find anything about it in the quick start guide!
BTW is there any setting that will allow the car to stay in ECO mode even after turning it off? Right now I have to reset it to ECO mode at the start of every drive.
BTW is there any setting that will allow the car to stay in ECO mode even after turning it off? Right now I have to reset it to ECO mode at the start of every drive.
There is no way to keep the car default to ECO more or keep e-step on every time you start the car. I really Nissan would provide an OTA update to create default profiles for drive modes. A-hold (auto brake on stop) setting is permanent.
Maybe this works.There is no way to keep the car default to ECO more or keep e-step on every time you start the car. I really Nissan would provide an OTA update to create default profiles for drive modes. A-hold (auto brake on stop) setting is permanent.
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Dumb question but how do you put it in B mode? I couldn't find a way
I thought I seen a setting to keep on e-step. I chose not to because I only use it on city streets but I'll look again. I forgot the wording of it.There is no way to keep the car default to ECO more or keep e-step on every time you start the car. I really Nissan would provide an OTA update to create default profiles for drive modes. A-hold (auto brake on stop) setting is permanent.
With the car in park, move the shifter down (toward D/B) twice in succession.Dumb question but how do you put it in B mode? I couldn't find a way
Car does not have to be in park I use (B) all the time going down short hills once on level ground pull back it goes into D easily. Pull back again back to BWith the car in park, move the shifter down (toward D/B) twice in succession.
If anyone knows a way i would love to hear!I thought I seen a setting to keep on e-step. I chose not to because I only use it on city streets but I'll look again. I forgot the wording of it.
You may want to consider trying it for a few days (force yourself). Once you get used to it and figure out your timing to release the accelerator to maximize the regenerative braking (assuming you get used to it) so you let the car bring you to a slow roll before you manually brake:
1. your efficiency will go way up and its actually more helpful in city stop/go traffic. you can test it by resetting to battery stats and look at your miles/kW and also when you turn the car off it tells you how many miles you gained from regenerative braking.
2. you reduce wear and tear on your brakes.
when I get mine I will try it, but I don’t think my right leg will like the constant pressure. In my ICE car I use cruise control as much as possible to take the strain off my right leg.If anyone knows a way i would love to hear!
You may want to consider trying it for a few days (force yourself). Once you get used to it and figure out your timing to release the accelerator to maximize the regenerative braking (assuming you get used to it) so you let the car bring you to a slow roll before you manually brake:
1. your efficiency will go way up and its actually more helpful in city stop/go traffic. you can test it by resetting to battery stats and look at your miles/kW and also when you turn the car off it tells you how many miles you gained from regenerative braking.
2. you reduce wear and tear on your brakes.
Got my e-step setting retained, thanks Tonejr83!
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