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Interesting that the highway code defines coasting, lists some of the supposed disadvantages but does not then forbid it (unless the snippet is incomplete?). I can counter most of these quoted disadvantages...... * Normal engine braking is usually eliminated - of course that's the whole point...

Yes, I'm aware that modern (fuel injected cars) stop fuel flow altogether when decelerating. But under these conditions the engine is essentially braking the vehicle and hence impeding forward motion. It is not quite as simple as the article suggests - for one thing, it is incline dependent...

I am a firm advocate of coasting in ICE cars for maximising fuel economy. As far as I can see, the associated risks are no greater than other negligent driving activities (such as being in the wrong gear at a junction etc). BUT I haven't (yet) done it in the electric car (except for one...