Regenerative Braking
Figure 3-1: Regenerative braking button
Model with iQ System® Smart Keycard
Model with mechanical key
(*1 when motor is off; *2 when motor is on)
When you release throttle and let the Smartscooter® glide during riding, the regenerative
braking function might be activated. It converts dynamic energy to electric energy, and puts
the energy back into the Gogoro® battery.
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When regenerative braking is activated, the
remaining battery power display
on the dashboard will show an animation to inform you that the battery is charging.
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The power recovery rate can be adjusted or turned off through the Gogoro® App.
When regenerative braking is activated, you will feel a braking force on the rear
wheel. The higher the power recovery rate you set, the stronger the braking force.
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The brake light turns on when regenerative braking is activated.
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The system sets the intensity of regenerative braking based on the setting in the
Gogoro® App, but also takes the current speed and remaining battery level into
consideration, and makes minor adjustments accordingly.
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In some instances, e.g. the Gogoro® battery is nearly fully charged, regenerative
braking will not be activated.
Motor Shutoff and Locking Scooter
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Slow the scooter to a complete standstill via the brake.
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Hold the brake lever and press the
“GO” button or extend the side stand to
shut the motor off; the speedometer display turns off and the electronic throttle
stops to respond.
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Lower the side stand or main stand to park the scooter.
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Models with iQ System® Smart Keycard:
○ Turn the handlebar all the way to the left then put the iQ System® Smart
Keycard on the reader. The headlight and tail light will flash with an audible
tone, the handlebar locks and dashboard dims to confirm the locking
command.
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Note:
You can turn on or turn off regenerative braking function by pressing the
“Regen” button on the right hand side.
(Please refer to 1. Before you hit the road)
