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Why Porsche Taycan Doesn't Offer One-Pedal Driving

22 Feb 2023 | Abstracted from Autoblog

"Rather than apply regenerative braking force as soon as the driver lifts off the throttle like in many other EVs, Porsche's system allows the car to roll unpowered, which feels more natural and keeps more kinetic energy in the vehicle. One-pedal driving initiates regeneration first and then has to convert it to propulsion...results in 'twice the losses.'

"Porsche noted that 90 percent of Taycan owners' braking could be done electrically..."

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