What component captures energy from regenerative braking and uses it to charge the traction battery pack?

The component responsible for capturing energy from regenerative braking and using it to charge the traction battery pack is the regenerative braking system. This system works by converting kinetic energy, which is usually lost as heat during braking, back into electrical energy. When a vehicle slows down, instead of the electric motor functioning solely as a motor to drive the wheels, it operates in reverse as a generator.

During this process, the generated electricity is sent back into the battery pack, effectively recharging it and increasing the vehicle's overall efficiency. This process helps enhance the driving range of electric vehicles and reduces energy waste.

While an electric motor is involved in the process, its primary role is to provide propulsion, and it doesn't directly manage the energy capture from braking. The battery management system focuses on the monitoring and management of the battery's state and health, rather than the actual energy capture mechanism. A charging station is relevant for external charging but does not interact with the regenerative braking function.