Do you need to press the accelerator when reversing an electric car?

[SanBrooklyn]

Generally, you don't need to press the accelerator when reversing, unless you need to reverse faster or require more power. Beginners should avoid pressing the accelerator when reversing. If you need to press the accelerator while reversing, do it lightly and avoid pressing it hard, as you can't see the situation behind you in time, which can easily lead to traffic accidents. The following are precautions for reversing into a parking space: 1. Maintain a distance of about 1.5 meters from the line: In addition to not crossing the left road line, keep the car body parallel to the line. To avoid crossing the line when reversing into the parking space, control the distance between the car body and the road line to about 1.4-1.5 meters. 2. The wheels must not cross the adjacent garage control line: According to the new regulations for the driving test, the front wheels must cross the control line, but the rear wheels must not exceed the control line, and the front wheels must not cross the adjacent garage control line. Otherwise, 100 points will be deducted. 3. Adjust the car body when exiting the parking space: This applies to exiting to the left. To prepare for not crossing the line when entering the left parking space, if the distance between the left side of the car body and the parking line is small or the car body is not straight when entering the right parking space, adjust the steering wheel appropriately when exiting to increase the left-side distance a bit.

[StKatherine]

To be honest, after driving electric vehicles for several years, I can confirm that you do need to press the accelerator to control the car's movement when reversing. The powertrain system of EVs differs from gasoline cars—the motor responds instantly when you press the accelerator, causing the car to start moving backward immediately. Without pressing it, the car basically stays stationary unless on a slight slope where it might creep slightly. I often lightly tap the accelerator while reversing, coordinating with the rearview camera or radar to ensure safety behind me, avoiding sudden acceleration—since EVs are so quiet, pedestrians or small vehicles behind can easily go unnoticed. My usual driving habits include one-pedal mode, where releasing the accelerator acts like braking, but this doesn’t eliminate the need for accelerator input when reversing. Remember, safety first—especially in crowded parking lots where slower operation is crucial. I once had an embarrassing close call with a pillar from pressing the accelerator too hard, but with practice, you’ll get familiar with the car’s response.

[LeMiles]

As a newbie driver who just started driving an electric car, I was curious about reversing and found that you have to step on the accelerator to make the car move. When driving a gasoline car, the loud engine noise during reversing serves as a warning to others, but electric cars are almost silent, so I’m extra careful: after shifting into reverse, I lightly press the accelerator to let the car move back slowly, keeping my eyes on the reversing camera on the central screen or the rearview mirror. If I press too hard and the car speeds up, it could easily lead to an accident. There’s a small ramp in the garage near my home, and I noticed that releasing the accelerator stops the car, but initial movement still requires the accelerator. For beginners like me, I recommend practicing a few times in an open area to get a feel for the accelerator’s sensitivity and also understand how regenerative braking works. Don’t rush or cut corners—safety is the top priority.

[Baker]

From a technical perspective, electric vehicles generally require pressing the accelerator to activate power output when reversing. The motor design ensures it operates immediately upon receiving a signal, meaning the vehicle won't move backward spontaneously without accelerator input. The regenerative braking function remains usable during reversing - releasing the pedal slows the vehicle but movement still requires accelerator pressure. Simply put, the accelerator serves as the primary means to control reversing speed, much like normal driving. Reversing assistance systems such as cameras can help judge distances, but I recommend gentle operation to prevent accidents.