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Try Out Nissan’s New E-Pedal On 2018 Models At Coast Nissan

With many car companies now producing an electric vehicle, Nissan is working on more ways to make the Nissan Leaf truly stand out from the competition. The Leaf was one of the first electric cars to break the 100 mile range mark, and it has always been one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. Lately, Nissan has been improving upon its regenerative braking process that allows the car to regain power. The next-gen Nissan Leaf will feature this brand new e-Pedal, which you can try for yourself at a coastal Nissan dealership in San Luis Obispo.

What Is Regenerative Braking?

Regenerative braking is a surprisingly simple process that allows an electric car to regain power when slowing down or traveling on an incline. In regular braking systems, the car is simply brought to a stop by applying pressure to the wheels, in the this process all the kinetic energy goes to waste. In regenerative braking, the kinetic energy is either stored or immediately converted into a form that can be used when speeding up again. This makes the car far more energy efficient and also extends the life of your brakes, saving you money on repairs.

One Pedal System

One of the biggest changes that regenerative braking makes is only having one pedal for both accelerating and decelerating. To go faster, simply press down as normal. Releasing will slow the car down and bring it to a stop, even on slopes such as hills. When you are ready to go again, the car will resume driving with nearly no delay. The e-Pedal can take some time getting used to, which is why it is completely optional and activated by flipping a switch.

The e-Pedal will allow skilled drivers to extend the range of the 2018 Leaf even further, which will soon be available at Coast Nissan for a test drive. Our San Luis Obispo car dealer also offers great deals on all new and used Nissan models, which you can find online at www.coastnissan.com.

Coast Nissan

12100 Los Osos Valley Road

San Luis Obispo, California 93405

Phone: 877.957.9019

Website: www.coastnissan.com