Does BMW's ECO mode damage the car?
1 Answers
ECO mode does not damage the car. After switching to ECO mode, the operating modes of the car's engine and transmission will change, improving fuel economy. However, in ECO mode, the power is at its weakest, as it focuses solely on fuel efficiency rather than performance. ECO modes can be divided into active ECO driving mode and non-active ECO driving mode. Active ECO Driving Mode: Usually equipped with a button, allowing the driver to choose whether to activate it. Once activated, a series of driving-related settings will change, such as a smaller throttle opening corresponding to the same accelerator pedal depth (making the throttle less responsive), transmission shift logic prioritizing economy (earlier upshifts), and some vehicles may also adjust the air conditioning output, etc. Non-Active ECO Driving Mode: The difference from the former is that it does not have a dedicated button; it only serves a reminder and guidance function. Simply put, it teaches you how to save fuel rather than actually intervening with the ECU to intelligently control for economy. For example, the ECO mode in the Buick Excelle is of this type.