I wonder if to have true e-pedal the motors need to have an electric brake. My assumption (and I am not an engineer) is that you need the electric break to firmly hold the motor in place on a hill, and this would add a drain on the battery (and possibly weight).
Diference beteen e-Step and B mode
Seems to me both e-Step and B [with e-Step off] modes are identical. I'm still waiting for my reserved Platinum+ so I can't test my theory. Would someone test this for me and the folks.
First note: One of the driver displays shows two circles. It is essentially a current meter, clock style circle. Notice there are two segments. The segments between 10 o'clock and 7 o'clock show the regen current INTO the battery. The bars from 10 o'clock to 5 o'clock show the current into the motor.
So, the difference, if any, between the e-Step and B [with e-Step off] modes can be definitively determined. Here's how: Make certain the battery is less than 85% to insure the regen current will be maximum. And, the eco mode is not on. Then go to a relatively long hill, it should be steep; but, not necessarily very steep. With e-Step ON and in D-mode, lift off the accelerator and note the number of current bars in the 10 to 7 o'clock display. Next, do it again with With e-Step OFF and in B-mode.
I'll betcha they are the same. They are the same with with my 2020 Leaf, except the Leaf has the true one-pedal instead of the e-Step.
Big question for me is why doesn't Nissan simple let the owner chose between e-Pedal and e-Step?
Incidentally, the question about regen breaking on down hills with a full battery can easily be seen. Do other e-Step or B mode with a 100% battery and then with several charge states. The Leaf shows about 5 regen bars for a near 100% charge state. Then, proportionally between 10 o'clock and 7 o'clock as the battery charge state goes from 100% to 90% Betcha the Ariya has the algorithm.
First note: One of the driver displays shows two circles. It is essentially a current meter, clock style circle. Notice there are two segments. The segments between 10 o'clock and 7 o'clock show the regen current INTO the battery. The bars from 10 o'clock to 5 o'clock show the current into the motor.
So, the difference, if any, between the e-Step and B [with e-Step off] modes can be definitively determined. Here's how: Make certain the battery is less than 85% to insure the regen current will be maximum. And, the eco mode is not on. Then go to a relatively long hill, it should be steep; but, not necessarily very steep. With e-Step ON and in D-mode, lift off the accelerator and note the number of current bars in the 10 to 7 o'clock display. Next, do it again with With e-Step OFF and in B-mode.
I'll betcha they are the same. They are the same with with my 2020 Leaf, except the Leaf has the true one-pedal instead of the e-Step.
Big question for me is why doesn't Nissan simple let the owner chose between e-Pedal and e-Step?
Incidentally, the question about regen breaking on down hills with a full battery can easily be seen. Do other e-Step or B mode with a 100% battery and then with several charge states. The Leaf shows about 5 regen bars for a near 100% charge state. Then, proportionally between 10 o'clock and 7 o'clock as the battery charge state goes from 100% to 90% Betcha the Ariya has the algorithm.
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Nope, true e-Pedal simply, electronically applies the regular friction brakes below 5mi/hr. This braking system is used for AEB emergency breaking and regular stop and go when in Driver Assist mode.I wonder if to have true e-pedal the motors need to have an electric brake. My assumption (and I am not an engineer) is that you need the electric break to firmly hold the motor in place on a hill, and this would add a drain on the battery (and possibly weight).
Incidentally, Nissan was the first to introduce "one-pedal" driving in 2018.Why in the hell they'd drop it baffles me.
Chip shortage. It would delay delivery even longer if they wait for it.Nope, true e-Pedal simply, electronically applies the regular friction brakes below 5mi/hr. This braking system is used for AEB emergency breaking and regular stop and go when in Driver Assist mode.
Incidentally, Nissan was the first to introduce "one-pedal" driving in 2018.Why in the hell they'd drop it baffles me.
It can't be a chip shortage issue. All the circuits, mechanics and chips are exactly the same as needed for AEB and Driver Assist. It's a firmware issue.Chip shortage. It would delay delivery even longer if they wait for it.
There's an article written about it...It can't be a chip shortage issue. All the circuits, mechanics and chips are exactly the same as needed for AEB and Driver Assist. It's a firmware issue.
Nissan Ariya's "e-Pedal": Genuine One-Pedal Driving? - Green Car Future
For me, unless it has paddles like the Ioniq 5, which allows for quickly adjust the amount of regenerative force, I prefer using the brake peddle. Doesn’t the brake peddle start out using regenerative force and only moves to physical braking when you press the peddle further down?
Yes, I would say a few inches of travel would be regenerative, which is the case for all hybrid and electric vehicles that have brake pedal regenerative braking. My hybrid has 75% of brake pads at 75k miles.For me, unless it has paddles like the Ioniq 5, which allows for quickly adjust the amount of regenerative force, I prefer using the brake peddle. Doesn’t the brake peddle start out using regenerative force and only moves to physical braking when you press the peddle further down?
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