in a method for predefining a generator - based braking power of an electric machine in a vehicle , a motor - based propulsion power is predefined as a function of the position of a first final control element , e . g ., an accelerator pedal , and the generator - based braking power is predefined as a function of the position of the first final control element , the generator - based braking power assuming values which are unequal to zero , already at an actuated position of the first final control element .