Of course controllers do simple things, we do not have individual sensors and brakes per wheel, but idea is the same.
And check your last statement, because it is the motor which stops the vehicle not the ESC or Battery
I know that, I was stating that it's up to the controller to do good braking, as many ppl here know that different controllers have much different braking characteristics.
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