On 6 Jun 2021 18:01:13 GMT, Tim+ wrote:

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One of the big advantages for taxi use is regenerative braking.

And all the exceptions re congestion charging. ;-)

Brake
components on EVs and hybrids generally last much longer than “normal”
cars.

I would be interested to hear from Theo below what speed the breaking
is still mostly mechanical (re urban / motorway driving).

Cheers, T i m