[Qtown charger]

A question for discussion: When approaching a Stop sign on a slight incline, and another vehicle has the right of way should we come to a complete stop and engage the brakes. I have found on many occasions if it is only a matter of a couple of seconds before the other vehicle has cleared thru the intersection that I will hold the I-Pace stationary by using a slight amount of throttle, before pulling away.
Am I putting undue wear on the electric motors in this manner?

 

[sciencegeek]

Naaah, if that's your preferred way of doing it it's fine. Look at the consumption gauge, it's waaaay less energy than when you pull away. That said, I really like the hill hold and always come to a complete stop; once the brakes are engaged you can let off the brake and put your foot over the gas pedal, ready to strike!

 

[usarcher]

Don’t even need to use the brake if it’s an incline, regen will stop your forward motion and as soon as the car starts rolling back the brakes engage themselves.

 

[Qtown charger]

Naaah, if that's your preferred way of doing it it's fine. Look at the consumption gauge, it's waaaay less energy than when you pull away. That said, I really like the hill hold and always come to a complete stop; once the brakes are engaged you can let off the brake and put your foot over the gas pedal, ready to strike!

Yes, I hear you regarding the complete stop, but for the sake of a couple of seconds it feels easier to hold with the throttle. Guess I was always taught that holding an electric motor stationary against a force sets up hotspots in the induced magnetic fields. College physics was a long time ago.