iPedal or Auto Regen… which one is better?

While driving the EV6, I’ve been switching between iPedal and Auto Regen. I’ve noticed that with Auto Regen on my AWD model, I get close to 4 miles per kWh. On the other hand, using iPedal gets me around 3.4 to 3.5 miles per kWh. Having to use the brake pedal can be annoying in an EV though. Has anyone else tested this out and seen similar results?

Yes, I’ve seen the same. iPedal seems to overbrake compared to Auto, so it uses more battery power when you need to speed back up.

Auto isn’t a regen level itself; it’s more of a mode that adjusts what regen levels are available (there are six in Auto mode). With practice, you can get almost identical deceleration with iPedal and lower regen levels by managing the accelerator pedal carefully. It’s tricky at first but doable.

A big difference is that in iPedal mode, the front motor is always active in AWD models. In other regen levels, it’s usually off unless you need more power.

Gabriel said:
Auto isn’t a regen level itself; it’s more of a mode that adjusts what regen levels are available (there are six in Auto mode). With practice, you can get almost identical deceleration with iPedal and lower regen levels by managing the accelerator pedal carefully. It’s tricky at first but doable.

A big difference is that in iPedal mode, the front motor is always active in AWD models. In other regen levels, it’s usually off unless you need more power.

To save energy, coasting is key—no battery use, no regen. Any slowdown should come from regen based on how much brake you apply. Which mode lets you coast the best?

abidemi said:

Gabriel said:
Auto isn’t a regen level itself; it’s more of a mode that adjusts what regen levels are available (there are six in Auto mode). With practice, you can get almost identical deceleration with iPedal and lower regen levels by managing the accelerator pedal carefully. It’s tricky at first but doable.

A big difference is that in iPedal mode, the front motor is always active in AWD models. In other regen levels, it’s usually off unless you need more power.

To save energy, coasting is key—no battery use, no regen. Any slowdown should come from regen based on how much brake you apply. Which mode lets you coast the best?

Level 0 lets you coast, but it resets to 1 every time you start the car.

abidemi said:

Gabriel said:
Auto isn’t a regen level itself; it’s more of a mode that adjusts what regen levels are available (there are six in Auto mode). With practice, you can get almost identical deceleration with iPedal and lower regen levels by managing the accelerator pedal carefully. It’s tricky at first but doable.

A big difference is that in iPedal mode, the front motor is always active in AWD models. In other regen levels, it’s usually off unless you need more power.

To save energy, coasting is key—no battery use, no regen. Any slowdown should come from regen based on how much brake you apply. Which mode lets you coast the best?

I find Auto does it best. It lets you coast when there’s no car in front, and if there is, it adjusts your speed. If you don’t want to use the brake pedal, you can use the left paddle to come to a full stop. Plus, Auto keeps the front motor off when it’s not needed.

Maria said:

abidemi said:
Gabriel said:
Auto isn’t a regen level itself; it’s more of a mode that adjusts what regen levels are available (there are six in Auto mode). With practice, you can get almost identical deceleration with iPedal and lower regen levels by managing the accelerator pedal carefully. It’s tricky at first but doable.

A big difference is that in iPedal mode, the front motor is always active in AWD models. In other regen levels, it’s usually off unless you need more power.

To save energy, coasting is key—no battery use, no regen. Any slowdown should come from regen based on how much brake you apply. Which mode lets you coast the best?

I find Auto does it best. It lets you coast when there’s no car in front, and if there is, it adjusts your speed. If you don’t want to use the brake pedal, you can use the left paddle to come to a full stop. Plus, Auto keeps the front motor off when it’s not needed.

Exactly! I’ve been using Auto for two years now, and it’s the best balance. You can use the paddles to coast when the road ahead allows, just like Level 0.

You can hold the left paddle to quickly switch to iPedal mode when needed. iPedal uses more energy because it tends to overbrake, and it keeps the front motor on in AWD models.

Robert said:
You can hold the left paddle to quickly switch to iPedal mode when needed. iPedal uses more energy because it tends to overbrake, and it keeps the front motor on in AWD models.

That’s how I drive! I use Auto regen most of the time and only use the left paddle to brake harder. Works great.

Auto is definitely more efficient, but I stick with iPedal because I don’t need max range and hate using the brake pedal.

jessicah said:
Auto is definitely more efficient, but I stick with iPedal because I don’t need max range and hate using the brake pedal.

Funny, I do the opposite. I prefer using the paddle to brake rather than keeping my foot on the pedal all the time.

Michael said:

jessicah said:
Auto is definitely more efficient, but I stick with iPedal because I don’t need max range and hate using the brake pedal.

Funny, I do the opposite. I prefer using the paddle to brake rather than keeping my foot on the pedal all the time.

Same here! I mostly use the paddles and barely touch the brake pedal. With my GT-Line AWD, I’m averaging 3.9 miles per kWh over 5,000 miles.

jessicah said:
Auto is definitely more efficient, but I stick with iPedal because I don’t need max range and hate using the brake pedal.

iPedal works better in the city, but on the highway, especially with AWD, it’s less efficient.

Lots of drivers here seem to struggle with controlling their foot to coast in iPedal mode. The real issue is that iPedal keeps the front motor on all the time, while Auto and other regen modes turn it off unless you need extra power or are in Sport mode. Check the power meter display to see this.

martin said:
While driving the EV6, I’ve been switching between iPedal and Auto Regen. I’ve noticed that with Auto Regen on my AWD model, I get close to 4 miles per kWh. On the other hand, using iPedal gets me around 3.4 to 3.5 miles per kWh. Having to use the brake pedal can be annoying in an EV though. Has anyone else tested this out and seen similar results?

I tried iPedal but didn’t like it. Now I only use Auto.

martin said:
While driving the EV6, I’ve been switching between iPedal and Auto Regen. I’ve noticed that with Auto Regen on my AWD model, I get close to 4 miles per kWh. On the other hand, using iPedal gets me around 3.4 to 3.5 miles per kWh. Having to use the brake pedal can be annoying in an EV though. Has anyone else tested this out and seen similar results?

Having to use the brake pedal can be annoying

I don’t agree with this. I prefer how it slows itself down and dislike having to hold the accelerator when stopped behind someone.

martin said:
While driving the EV6, I’ve been switching between iPedal and Auto Regen. I’ve noticed that with Auto Regen on my AWD model, I get close to 4 miles per kWh. On the other hand, using iPedal gets me around 3.4 to 3.5 miles per kWh. Having to use the brake pedal can be annoying in an EV though. Has anyone else tested this out and seen similar results?

Just leave it in Auto. iPedal is mainly for heavy traffic, not regular driving.

martin said:
While driving the EV6, I’ve been switching between iPedal and Auto Regen. I’ve noticed that with Auto Regen on my AWD model, I get close to 4 miles per kWh. On the other hand, using iPedal gets me around 3.4 to 3.5 miles per kWh. Having to use the brake pedal can be annoying in an EV though. Has anyone else tested this out and seen similar results?

On Auto, I get 4.2 miles per kWh. With iPedal, I get 3.9.

martin said:
While driving the EV6, I’ve been switching between iPedal and Auto Regen. I’ve noticed that with Auto Regen on my AWD model, I get close to 4 miles per kWh. On the other hand, using iPedal gets me around 3.4 to 3.5 miles per kWh. Having to use the brake pedal can be annoying in an EV though. Has anyone else tested this out and seen similar results?

I think it depends on the driver. I’ve tried both and get the same efficiency with either, though I struggle a bit more with Auto Regen. I can coast easily with iPedal.

Mark said:

martin said:
While driving the EV6, I’ve been switching between iPedal and Auto Regen. I’ve noticed that with Auto Regen on my AWD model, I get close to 4 miles per kWh. On the other hand, using iPedal gets me around 3.4 to 3.5 miles per kWh. Having to use the brake pedal can be annoying in an EV though. Has anyone else tested this out and seen similar results?

I think it depends on the driver. I’ve tried both and get the same efficiency with either, though I struggle a bit more with Auto Regen. I can coast easily with iPedal.

It’s not possible to coast with iPedal. You’re either using power or regen, no middle ground.