In Malaysia, does an EV consume more electricity in traffic jams?

Interestingly, the opposite is true. Unlike petrol cars that idle and waste fuel in jams, EVs are at their most efficient in stop-and-go traffic because the electric motor uses almost no energy when stationary, and regenerative braking captures energy every time you slow down . During a media drive from KL to Penang, drivers noted that the smart #1's "range-extending tips" included utilizing this regenerative braking effectively, making traffic jams less of a concern for range than high-speed highway driving .