The Kia EV3 is the first car to feature Hyundai Motor Group’s Smart Regenerative System technology. This intelligent system provides the driver with a digital co-pilot that can scan the road ahead and respond to situations with lightning-fast reactions.
The Smart Regenerative System is engaged by holding the right-hand steering wheel paddle for more than a second and integrates autonomous driving technology with regenerative braking.
When the driver releases the accelerator pedal, the system uses sensors to detect the distance to the vehicle ahead and navigation information to automatically decelerate to a safe speed, if necessary.
While Kia’s previous Smart Regenerative System relied solely on GPS information, this latest version incorporates a wider variety of navigation-based data, unlocking an array of advantages for the driver.
For example, when the EV3 approaches a tight turn or a curve in the road, a speed limit decrease, a speed bump or a roundabout, when the Smart Regenerative System is engaged the car will automatically slow down to an appropriate speed, making for a more relaxed, efficient and safe drive.
Smart Regenerative System can relieve the stress of negotiating a busy, unfamiliar city centre by relieving mental strain on drivers. While Kia’s previous system could automatically slow the vehicle to 6mph, the latest technology can bring the EV3 to a complete stop, providing even greater flexibility.
