When driving on a highway, and letting go of the accelerator, the regen kicks in and then automatically lights up the brake lights, even though the driver did not press on the brake pedal. I do understand the regen brake light comes on only after a certain rate of deceleration has occurred, but nevertheless, this would cause a chain affect to the drivers behind you... as they would think you would be braking.
The Edmunds article below mentions the same issue, ..
http://www.edmunds.com/tesla/model-.../2013-tesla-model-s-regenerative-braking.html
...I think Tesla would be wise to reduce the number of lights that come on during 'regen braking' ( maybe just a few lights light up ) see below example of regen brake lights vs. brake pedal brake lights.
.. or maybe even a different color like orange ?
The Edmunds article below mentions the same issue, ..
http://www.edmunds.com/tesla/model-.../2013-tesla-model-s-regenerative-braking.html
...I think Tesla would be wise to reduce the number of lights that come on during 'regen braking' ( maybe just a few lights light up ) see below example of regen brake lights vs. brake pedal brake lights.
.. or maybe even a different color like orange ?