Talkin’ ’bout regeneration

Exactly the same electromagnetic principles that make the output shaft of an electric motor turn when supplied with current will make current when the shaft is turned. So every electric motor is also a generator. This means EVS can recycle energy in a way that combustion vehicles (that aren’t hybrids) cannot. EVS are also equipped with conventional friction braking systems for safety reasons, but a strong regenerative braking effect means they will seldom have to work hard. For this reason brake pads and discs last much longer in an EV.