MG ZS EV Excite - Slowing down with regen

[NuvonEwer]

Having had my car for a few weeks now, I have got used to using the regen in level 3 and really like it, only using my brakes to actually do the final bit of stopping. Does anyone know if the brake lights come on when using the regen to slow down sharply, as I'm conscious that people behind me might not be aware and drive into the back of me.

 

[Robf]

Having had my car for a few weeks now, I have got used to using the regen in level 3 and really like it, only using my brakes to actually do the final bit of stopping. Does anyone know if the brake lights come on when using the regen to slow down sharply, as I'm conscious that people behind me might not be aware and drive into the back of me.

Yes they do come on. If you use the search function top right you will find additional info on this and most other questions

 

[Jomarkh]

The brake lights come on if the Kers cause the car to slow down rapidly. If you are at 100% it doesn't work effectively until the SOC drops to 80%.

 

[fred12345]

The brake lights come on if the Kers cause the car to slow down rapidly. If you are at 100% it doesn't work effectively until the SOC drops to 80%.

true but at that point you have to brake anyway so the light will come on... Mine starts slowing down at about 90-95% (from memory, I rarely have it on more than 70% SoC) .. but funnily enough, I never get more than -21 regen power although maximum is marked as -25 ...