Generally speaking automatics have little or no engine braking as drive is constantly engaged. However, some hybrids offer the ability to shift into a lower gear or increase the amount of regeneration that occurs, allowing the driver to control the speed without actively pressing the brake pedal.

It is also worth bearing in mind that the advice to use engine braking to control vehicle speed when descending a hill comes from a time when most vehicles were still using drum brakes. Modern cars with disc brakes are far less likely to experience fade in these situations.