The accelerator pedal in cars has another function: few people know this.

Although a secret to many drivers, this other function of the accelerator pedal is nevertheless very practical.

What if the accelerator pedal served more than just to propel your car forward? Many drivers don't realize this, but the increasing number of electric vehicles on our roads hide an astonishing feature. It radically changes the way we drive and makes every journey more efficient. This innovation has a name: one-pedal driving.

The principle is easy to understand. When you release the accelerator, the car doesn't continue its momentum like with a combustion engine. In concrete terms, when you take your foot off the accelerator, the car slows down on its own, more or less significantly depending on the regenerative mode chosen by the driver. No need to touch the brake! And this energy is converted into electricity and sent back to the battery. The result: the vehicle's range is extended.

One-pedal driving, particularly popular with electric car users, brings other benefits. Since there's less need to press the brake pedal to slow down, there's less wear on mechanical parts, especially brake pads. And every time you take your foot off the accelerator, the battery gets a "free" recharge. Driving also becomes smoother, especially in traffic jams or in the city, where this system makes travel more enjoyable.

Finally, the "one pedal" also offers greater safety and peace of mind. By controlling acceleration and deceleration with a single movement of the foot, the driver saves energy and can concentrate more on the road. This new system, still unknown to most motorists who still travel with a combustion engine, is a small revolution. It transforms driving into a more economical and less tiring experience.