What is regenerative braking and how does it work?

Regenerative braking converts the vehicle's kinetic energy back into electrical energy during deceleration, recharging the battery instead of wasting energy as heat in friction brakes. The electric motor acts as a generator, creating resistance that slows the vehicle while producing electricity. Regenerative braking can recover 15-30% of energy used, significantly extending EV range. It is blended with friction brakes for full stopping power.