What is One Pedal Driving? Tips and tricks (Mach-E and other EVs)

[@MachE_VLOG]

Do you use One Pedal Driving? If so, do you use it all the time or just some of the time?

[@DK-pr9ny]

Love one pedal driving! I only turn it off once in a while, so I can use the brakes to clean the rust off the rotors lol.

[@lkuhn65]

I use it all the time. Now that I have gotten used to it, I prefer it.

[@richsi7638]

I use it all the time, hate it when I go drive my ICE vehicle! I find it harder to drive the ICE vehicle then my Mach-E. Don't like the coast, more control with one-pedal for sure!

[@bluknight89]

Starting using for regen purposes, never went back.

[@-claypool2811]

Taught myself just to check it out and never went back. As strange as it sounds 1P driving seems to make you feel more connected to the car to control speed. Love the tip on covering the break when stopped. Will start doing that. Use 99% of the time.

[@MBergyman]

You did not mention the fact that the Mach-e blends regen and friction brakes when in regular (non-1-pedal) mode. In regular mode, the car will decide how much regen or friction braking to use depending on the level of braking applied at the pedal. It will default to use regen primarily up to a certain point. 1-pedal vs regular mode is mostly a user preference and will not greatly affect efficiency. Regardless of mode, smooth driving (minimizing big acceleration/decelerations) will yield the most efficiency. I am surprised how many people commenting on here do not understand this. Tesla does not blend regen and friction with the brake pedal, their system is completely different from the Mach-e

[@robinlauermann4075]

Really helpful video. I am one week into the Mach E adventure. One of the facets I thought would be the biggest change - other than going all electric itself - was no longer having the ability to control as well as I could with the manual transmission of my old car. I turned one pedal on today, before watching your video and I'm pleased to have that feeling of not needing to ride my brakes much. Looking forward to trying the other tips.

[@shahzadiqbal1976]

Very informative video. Very well explained. Really appreciate it.

[@markhouston6201]

Thanks Patrick. Like you, I consider myself pretty proficient with 1 pedal drive having had my Mach-e for a while now but your video has solved the mystery of why my 'brake coach' had disappeared. I didn't know it only showed in Engaged mode. So thank you! That saved me an embarrassing and time wasting trip to the dealer ;-) In fact I'd be surprised if they even knew this.

[@MachE_VLOG]

It took me a while to figure it out. I started using Unbridled a lot and the brake coach was gone. At first, I thought it must have been some update. But then I switched back to Engaged and saw it again.

[@loriallen67]

Great video. We love one pedal driving. Chris especially. I find it very helpful to drive more efficiently. We find the car drives MUCH differently with one pedal driving-much better than traditional pedal driving. I don’t even like driving it with traditional pedal style. It’s just so much better with one pedal.

[@MachE_VLOG]

I turned off yesterday just to see if I could get used to it. Nope. I much prefer 1PD!

[@loriallen67]

@@MachE_VLOG I feel it’s almost as if with the weight of the car it’s too hard to slow it down with 1PD off. Like I’m afraid I can’t get it stopped. There’s just so much momentum there that I like that there’s the assist to stop. And it’s a smoother drive dynamic.

[@jonathonervin7845]

I use 1-Pedal driving exclusively now. Love it.

[@loriallen67]

Great video. One pedal driving does takes a little getting used to using. But once you have it, it’s great. We prefer one pedal driving and surprisingly I am able to switch from my ICE vehicle to the Mach E one pedal with ease. We don’t use break coach because we are either in whisper (me) or unbridled (Chris). Lol

[@Aero-Dynamic]

Yet another very informative video. Excellent!

[@Scolaweiler]

Just FYI, brake coach works in whisper mode. It works in all modes and it does not display every time you brake.

[@MachE_VLOG]

@@Scolaweiler Nope. Only in Engage mode

[@germnursern]

One pedal driving might also be a generational thing. I ALWAYS use one pedal driving and I don’t have an issue with it. Love it!

[@charlesbartlett4457]

I’m going to try engaged mode didn’t know about what it would do so thanks for enlightening me

[@zacharycohen89]

I’ve been looking forward to this video! Thanks!

[@BottomLin3Op]

I’m a bus operator and our buses use engine brakes on our diesels and out hybrid buses they used regenerative braking so if you are a truck or bus driver you won’t have an issue judging stops.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Thanks for sharing this! - Liv

[@sylvain65]

Good advice, thanks

[@fred993a]

Patrick - your instructions and advice is simply excellent. Thank you!

[@dathyr1]

Thanks for the video. I did a test drive of a Chevy Bolt EV and Single Pedal is a pretty cool feature. But I suppose it takes a little getting used to far as stopping distances in traffic - plus it does Regen back into the battery. Adaptive cruise is another nice feature. I plan to get an EV in 2024, just not sure which manufacturer. Will be based of features and pricing. Looking forward to getting an EV.

[@petervandepoele8305]

Great video! I always use one pedal and combine it with drive assist

[@NackDSP]

I like to coast. It's relaxing. My Merc B Class lets me choose to coast or with paddle "shifters" I can select different levels of regen braking for "one peddle" driving.

[@Salanan]

i think power is a good alternative to gas. Also maybe energy, but I prefer power.

[@czm2000]

I would say, 'I'm gonna give it some juice.' 😊

[@jntaylor63]

I say "Give it some Juice" on my Mach-E. Still playing with one braking.

[@ericsmalling]

Around 12:16 you mention Brake Coach is availabe in Engage mode but you made it sound like it's only in 1PD mode. I'm not sure if you meant it that way but it's available with 1PD off as well. FWIW, I regularly get 100% energy returned w/out 1PD turned on. Honestly, there should be no difference in regen amounts if you aren't mashing down on the brake pedal. (I hear this is different on Telsas though as they don't have blended regen with their brake pedal)

[@MachE_VLOG]

Great point! And awesome braking efficiency!

[@pascalplagalemanski1496]

Thanks for this interesting vidéo. Physically theory speaking, (by the law of thermodynamic) the best energy is the one that you ha not use. Meaning on flat roads, coasting will always be more efficient. With one pedal driving As you Release the trotle car regen energy but this will always be less than then energy used to come back to the original speed. On the other side in mountains and specially downhill, you will indeed generate à lot à be beneficial. I guess than on sporty roads and driving, one pedal car give more fun and efficience in the driving style.

[@MachE_VLOG]

I get the physics theory behind the efficiency, but in real world driving Ford has said that it doesn't make a significant difference for most people.

[@pascalplagalemanski1496]

@@MachE_VLOG anyway i will give it a try, once my mach e is deliverred. Postponed from 16 of avril to Earl jury. But as you said it needs to be praticed to get use to it an feel confortable with it

[@ronb4633]

Patrick, do you know that Porsche is completely against one pedal driving and even its regen setting is really nothing more than an automatic transmission feel. I have completely embraced that behavior, but I am quite familiar with one pedal driving with my Chevy Bolt EV and L mode. On a Tesla it is necessary to use one pedal driving because they do not do blended braking and nor does the Rivian truck. However most every other EV on the market does do blended breaking and thus one pedal mode is nothing more than a preference and should not really affect efficiency. I would love for you to do some tests with maybe 100 stops or such with using one pedal mode versus using the brake pedal and one pedal mode turned off. Of course if you stop more suddenly than regen can support it will use friction brakes. Can you try breaking slowly as well as doing regen? As far as coming down the mountain why couldn’t you just set cruise control at some specific speed and then the car would maintain it and do the appropriate amount of regen? Also I would love to hear your opinion and feedback from passengers when you use one pedal driving versus using the brake pedal and coast mode. A lot of times one pedal can lead to more sudden stops then your passengers would appreciate and requires tremendous amounts of finesse on the release of the accelerator pedal. Great imitation of Liv at the end, except not with her upbeat voice. Whatever you drive enjoy the ride👍

[@MachE_VLOG]

I believe VW argues against 1PD as well. I like it now just because it makes driving more simple. It also reminds me to try to slow gradually so I don't have to use the brake pedal. Coming down a mountain on the interstate (I-70 west of Denver) I have used cruise control to just let the car manage the speed and regen. Coming down smaller roads, I have to vary my speed due to the various straight and curvy sections so I don't use cruise control there. A lot of people have commented that their passenger gets car sick when they use 1PD. I think if you get good at modulating the speed with the one pedal, they won't notice nearly as much. I'll have to ask Liv!

[@todkapuz]

2 pedal driving is always tooooo touchy in my mach e... but love 1 pedal.

[@mikesandler48]

Good idea about putting foot over the brake at a stop. Did Ford leave a lot of things off your 22? I am missing my foot open tail gate and my ambiant lights below the dash all the way across.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Just the foot open tail gate that I know of.

[@rogermartinez78]

Not sure what you are talking about but in my Mini Cooper electric one pedal driving was easy as pie and I am 50 years old. I guess for me I was never the kind of driver that rode my brakes to a stop light from long distance but the all my ice cars were modded.

[@garynicholas4334]

Not driven a car with One pedal Driving yet. However as you started to explain how it works my first though was the car behind (which probably does not have one P.D) will not be slowing at the same rate and speed as you which will increase the risk of being rear ended. Then you mentioned that you were recently rear ended !!

[@MachE_VLOG]

When you let off completely it is like braking and your brake lights will come on. If you want to let off some, you can do that as well. You likely can’t tell the difference between one or two pedal if you are behind me. When we were rear ended, we were at a complete stand still and the guy that hit us was just trying to cut into the line of exit traffic. It didn’t matter what mode we were and since we weren’t even moving.

[@mikefucito6030]

My Tesla goes into a “hold” mode when it comes to a complete stop and if someone were to rear end me at that point it would not move, thus not necessary to hover over the brake pedal. I assumed “hold” was standard on all EV’s.

[@MachE_VLOG]

It is standard. But as I said, if your foot is resting on the accelerator, you may inductively press that. When you press the accelerator, the hold disengages. There were many reports of Teslas experiencing "sudden acceleration." The car was blamed, but after investigations, it turned out it was people accidentally pressing the accelerator when they thought they were on the brake.

[@beholder1972]

What about premature brake usage? Will they wear out quicker using this feature all the time?

[@warmonked]

Someone's gonna have to explain how 1 pedal driving could be more efficient than coasting. It's not physically possible unless you're claiming the Regen is more than 100% efficient.

[@MachE_VLOG]

It's more efficient than using friction brakes. As I mentioned in the video, people won't notice any range difference according to Ford.

[@nishiki393]

... it also tends to save your brake pads a little better

[@tokenjoy]

Got my Mach e in March. Tried the one pedal driving but can't get used to it.

[@MachE_VLOG]

congrats on your Mach-E! I also have a hard time with one pedal! - Liv

[@marryellen7713]

I used the one pedal once. I was in heavy traffic. I took my foot off the accelerator as I am accustom to do. My car quickly decelerated. I hear the car behind me slam on the brakes.

[@MachE_VLOG]

You don't have to fully remove your foot from the accelerator, you can moderate the level of regen braking in one-pedal mode gradually.

[@marryellen7713]

@@MachE_VLOG Yes that is a problem with driving for driving over 65 years. Old habits are hard to change. I will not use one pedel again.

[@elgrupo2069]

Thanks for the video. Can you give me an advise what happens with 1PD on any incline / decline. Does the car come to a complete stop as well? As I don't have a Mach1 but can you shuffle this with different regen and is there a HOLD button? Means friction brake activates if the car comes to a stop. Thanks for trying more into detail.

[@vishnureddy5619]

Great video, I use single pedal driving most of the time in my 2022 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid...curious as in which city you were driving ? possibly Denver, CO ? Thank you

[@MachE_VLOG]

Yep, we're currently in Denver. We do a lot of videos like that around Lowry.

[@cyberwire69]

How does cruise control interact with one-pedal mode? Can I take my foot off if cruise is engaged?

[@MachE_VLOG]

Cruise control handles it just like normal. As the driver, you won't notice a difference while cruise is on.

[@cyberwire69]

@@MachE_VLOG so it effectively turns it off when cruise is active? Makes sense

[@outdoorhangtime5404]

How does this impact driving in snow. Is there some sort of anti-lock mechanism?

[@deshaundsm]

I can't speak for the Mach E, but on the Soul EV when using B mode for aggressive regen braking. If I hit an ice patch while slowing which engaged ABS it goes into free wheel/no regen mode which can be quite scary the first time it happens. Common recommendation across many EV message boards is to use low/no regen for winter conditions.

[@wgalafassijr2]

For traveling and optimal range 1PD is better? What driving mode you recommend to maximize range?

[@MachE_VLOG]

For road trips, I doubt it would matter too much on overall efficiency because you are just maintaining a constant speed. There's even debate among EV manufacturers about whether Regen really even helps at all. Some (like Porsche) think just coasting is better.

[@wgalafassijr2]

@@MachE_VLOG and for daily city usage in your opinion what is the best drive mode?

[@tomtortolani8082]

What happens going down steep hill with one pedal? Does it still slow down to a stop? Also, in 2 pedal mode, does coasting still regen?

[@MachE_VLOG]

Great questions. Going down a relatively steep hill it will still come to a stop but it does take longer. I haven't tried a really steep hill. In 2 pedal mode, coasting doesn't use regen but light braking does. Heavy braking engages the regular brakes.

[@sendrelv8251]

Hi Patrick, I bought a nissan note e power and using one pedal drive mode a lot. But it happened a few times that after I was waiting for red light for a couple of minutes with my foot on neither pedal, when traffic light turned to green and I stepped down the pedal again, my car just didn't move. Instead, it made beeping sound and left a long distance from the car in front of me. After a few seconds, then it started to move. I wonder have you ever come across the same problem? Or if you know what the problem might be? Cheers

[@johnx9880]

If 2 drivers share the car, can one pedal driving be associated with a memory position i.e. Memory position 1 has one pedal driving enabled, whereas memory position 2 has one pedal driving switched off?

[@MachE_VLOG]

Yep, it saves that to the driver's profile just like seating positions.

[@johnx9880]

@@MachE_VLOG Thanks for the info

[@caitlinmagner6030]

Did you have someone follow you to let you know when your brake lights were coming on? Can we assume when the brake coach is on (in engage mode) and the little lightning bolt goes from blue to green that the brake light is on? I love one pedal driving but I have a hard time maintaining a steady speed without accelerating. I feel like when I ease off the accelerator even slightly, the lightning bolt turns green and I assume the brake light is on (which is probably making the person behind me nuts). I wish I knew when the brake light was on and if the lightning bolt turning green is the indicator. ETA: I guess the lightning bolt is only on the GT model

[@MachE_VLOG]

Not for this video, but I have before. I've also tested a bit a low speeds on a dark street where I can see when the lights come on. Basically, if I left off completely the come on. If I barely let up, they don't come on. It must use a g-force sensor or something so they only come on when your car is slowing as if you were really braking.

[@bobcarter5931]

if you use very gradual stopping the brake lights may not work ?

[@MachE_VLOG]

If you very, very gradually slowed down they might not. But, it would have to be like you were coasting to a stop without 1PD. I think that would be nearly impossible and not something to worry about.

[@FranciscoNogueira]

So... Using the brakes on a mach-e doesn't do any regen?? Is that it?

[@MachE_VLOG]

No, it is a blended breaking system so it does use regen.

[@FranciscoNogueira]

@@MachE_VLOG great. So... 1PD seems to be just a hype thing imho. Doesn't make much sense to me other than in a heavy standstill traffic situation where one needs to constantly start and stop the car... Because,other than that, ultimately, you'll still need to quickly fallback to the brake pedal anyway.

[@MachE_VLOG]

@@FranciscoNogueira It makes overall driving easier if you ask me. It's really great on curvy mountain roads. It's so easy to regulate your speed with just one pedal. Even in normal driving I give it very useful. I use it all the time but not everyone likes 1PD.

[@FranciscoNogueira]

@@MachE_VLOG I get you. On the other hand I think once I get an ev I'll end up using both feet. One on each pedal. Is that even a thing? Honest question. I have no idea. Haven't seen anyone talking about doing it...

[@Leroez09]

Does regen still work if you turn off one pedal driving?

[@MachE_VLOG]

With one pedal driving off, you will be able to coast. And when you apply the brakes, it will use some regen and blend in the regular brakes as necessary.

[@Leroez09]

@@MachE_VLOG thank you, I want to eventually get the mach e, but I wasn’t sure if I would like one pedal driving and I didn’t know if regen still worked with it off. This helped a lot

[@EpicConspiracy]

Can’t you just turn on intelligent cruise control and it will accelerate and brake on its own.

[@MachE_VLOG]

You can, but how often would you turn on cruise control like that? And it won't work on roads where there are no lines.

[@ericsmalling]

Do you have citations for Ford saying 1PD is more efficient?

[@MachE_VLOG]

From what I recall, they basically said it was only slightly more efficient in a best case scenario. It would be if a "hard braker" switched to 1PD. Most people won't see any noticeable difference at all. It's the same as the driving modes. Unbridled isn't less efficient than Whisper but your driving style while using Unbridled might make it so.

[@jamesmooney8933]

Stupid idea. What about an emergency stop, which is different from a normal stop If a person gets hit by a car, while the driver's foot was off the pedal. Responsibility is shifted to the manufacturer, or the mechanic who maintains the car.

[@MachE_VLOG]

You hit the brake just like normal?

[@TheBrianRaglandChannel]

I personally think that this technology is a very stupid idea because the younger people that are actually using these cars are so majorly distracted as it is I really doubt that they're gonna focus so intently on what they're doing and the sweet spot of this technology.....I foresee many lawsuits and many accidents and many people dying because of people not being able to use this technology correctly.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Have you tried One Pedal Driving? I don't see how it will affect accident rates.

[@eightlights4939]

Calling this a mustang is a sin

[@MachE_VLOG]

It's a Mustang. Ford says so. I say so.

[@johnboko7110]

Yeah it is a sin but that doesn't mean it's a bad vehicle on it's own when you put aside the Mustang brand, I think when Ford get around with their next ev suv they should just rebrand it to Mach E-1 and remove the Mustang brand and put their label and just do a traditional ev Mustang muscle car.

[@tommydo961]

Your old Mustang is dead, Mach e is the new Mustang.

[@eightlights4939]

@@tommydo961 Im sure it is pal

[@ShahzadKhan-ls6cp]

I drive in one pedal drive only now..what a convenience.

[@bluetoad2668]

ha! you bought the EV equivalent of the Zune!😂

[@MachE_VLOG]

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