I recently had my second test drive. The Fisker-representative advised me to try Hill Mode on the highway. There are actually two Hill Modes, which I hadn't heard of before.
If you click the lever the car will break moderately (regenerative) when you get off the gas, if you click again the deceleration is stronger when you get off the gas.
It was handy when approaching slower traffic. I did not have to break, the car did that for me (and while doing that it charged the battery). I guess it should be possible to drive in Hill Mode all the time! It's basically Stealth Mode with automatic regenerative braking.
The stronger of the two Hill Modes is probably not safe to use on a flat road, as the deceleration is strong and the cars behind you do not see any brake lights! This setting looks more suitable for descending hills and mountains.
We'll have to find out in real life if Hill Mode is a usefull addition. Hopefully in November...
If you click the lever the car will break moderately (regenerative) when you get off the gas, if you click again the deceleration is stronger when you get off the gas.
It was handy when approaching slower traffic. I did not have to break, the car did that for me (and while doing that it charged the battery). I guess it should be possible to drive in Hill Mode all the time! It's basically Stealth Mode with automatic regenerative braking.
The stronger of the two Hill Modes is probably not safe to use on a flat road, as the deceleration is strong and the cars behind you do not see any brake lights! This setting looks more suitable for descending hills and mountains.
We'll have to find out in real life if Hill Mode is a usefull addition. Hopefully in November...