Most EVs do.   I'm not aware of any language in the FMVSS that specifies it
(yet).

https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1139956_don-t-count-on-ev-brake-lights-to-communicate-brake-regen

On Sat, Aug 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM jim--- via EV <[email protected]> wrote:

> I don't use 1 pedal mode in my Ford Lightning, but from comments on that
> forum, the brake lights come on in moderate regen (either from 1 pedal or 2
> pedal mode).
>
> Jim Walls
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Ed Blackmond via EV" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Saturday, August 9, 2025 09:40
> To: [email protected]
> Cc: "Ed Blackmond" <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [EVDL] brakes lights regen
>
> My 2017 Bolt does not operate the way you describe. Whenever deceleration
> is greater than normal engine braking in an older ICE vehicle the brake
> lights come on.
>
> Ed
>
>
> > On Aug 9, 2025, at 8:39 AM, redscooter via EV <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > when drivers use strong 1 pedal regen driving in traffic  the brakes
> lights do not come utill  the last 5-10 miles per hour to total stop.
> >
> > this can cause possible  rear ending. I'm used to following  gasers that
> there brake light show much more.  my older leaf has weaker regen  so I
> must use  brakes , which shows drivers  behind me, i'm stopping or slowing.
> >
> > i also flash my brake lights when slowing in heavy traffic.
> >
> > someone needs to work on a fix for brake lights to come on under heavy
> regen.
> >
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