The paddles also give the driver control of regenerative braking, which translates the kinetic energy that is dissipated when the car slows down into electricity that tops up the batteries.

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The A3 also boasts two paddles behind the steering wheel that let drives control the level of regenerative braking that adds charge to the battery.

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It was hard to control the bike on braking and in the exit of the corners, so I was defensive because I knew my corner speed was not so good.

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