I turned 1pd on as I was leaving the dealer’s lot and haven’t turned it off since. It was my first experience with 1pd (first EV), but there is more than 1 way to do things. Nothing wrong with using L mode for this.
New 2023 GTPE owner, coming from a 2021 Prem AWD. @Mach1E your comment about 2PD whisper with L - does that "soften" the magneride suspension? Haven't tried it, as I've always enjoyed Unbridled and 1PD driving.
Yes.
I think we're saying the same thing. That's what I meant by stuck in an ICE mindset. They were only thinking of L gear for the typical ICE use of it (downhill engine breaking). They were too shortsighted to consider that people might use it for a high regen level overall, which is further evidenced by it being called L gear rather than simply calling it "High Regen" or something. Which is what they should have done, as being able to independently dial up high regen (without being saddled with tougher steering and less pedal play that accompanies Unbridled mode) is an obvious plus some would want.
I think this is the best TL;DR of the entire discussion.
I was driving in the unbridled mode the other day and took it up to a pretty good amount of speed and from what I felt it seems like in that mode there’s no regeneration, there’s no slowing down. It caught me off guard because I almost couldn’t stop in time for the light. I’m so used to one pedal in the engage or the whisper mode where like 200 yards from the stoplight I left off the pedal and stops almost perfectly each time. Is there regeneration in the unriddle mode because it sure doesn’t feel like it? Whenever that lightning bolt turns green, that means you’re regenerating?I drive in Unbridled mode and the brake lights only come on under certain circumstances. You need to be developing enough of a rate of deceleration in order to activate the brake lights (generally you won’t without adding a little brake). Often the brake lights will come on and stay on under regenerative braking if the brakes are lightly tapped at the beginning of the event. And, of course, the brake lights always illuminate if the brake pedal is depressed. ??
Yes, in Unbridled mode, the car should have a more aggressive rate of regeneration, causing more powertrain drag. ??
Our roads are icy half the year. I have made it a habit to ensure I do not get rear ended if someone can’t stop behind me. Leave a bit of room up front so I can pull forward if needed.
Not exactly the same but certainly close enough except for minor quibbles. The fact is that the way you’re using L mode is not uncommon and is well within the realm of normal safe operations. Plus it's an established driving technique now. Ford should put an L mode brake light on their blackboard for future OTA as a safety enhancement update.
