February 25, 2026
Recuperation in the ARI Bruni: How much energy is really recovered?
Recuperation is a technology in which energy is fed back into the battery of an electric vehicle - without any additional energy source. In the ARI Bruni, this technology is used to increase range and improve efficiency. But how effective is it really? We put it to the test.
How does recuperation work in the ARI Bruni?
In the ARI Bruni, the electric motor is used as a generator during rolling or braking. The kinetic energy generated during rolling is converted into electrical energy and fed back into the battery. This continuously increases the vehicle's range without the driver having to step on the gas.
Practical test: How does recuperation work in reality?
We let the ARI Bruni roll down a 15% gradient and monitored the battery level and range via the on-board computer. The result: the range increased from 174 km to 176 km, and the battery level rose from 81% to 82%. Although the energy gain is small at first glance, the effect adds up over longer distances or with frequent braking.
Conclusion: Practical advantages of recuperation
Although recuperation on the ARI Bruni does not work miracles, the test shows that it is very useful in practice. It helps to increase the range, especially when driving downhill or in stop-and-go traffic. Overall, recuperation is another example of how modern technologies improve the efficiency of electric cars.
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