Eli5 why electric cars don’t have smthn like reverse thrust while braking (wheels spin backwards in hard braking situation)

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Eli5 why electric cars don’t have smthn like reverse thrust while braking (wheels spin backwards in hard braking situation)

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The problem is that the larger the difference between the tire speed and the road speed, the less grip you have. Eventually the tire will melt and you will just glide on melted rubber.

Inversely this is also why, while burn out is fun, it is not the best way to launch the car.

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