Newbie Question - Why does Level 1 assist feel like it is adding resistance?

Silo1231

New Member
Was riding home on ST2 S and had to move down to Level 1to conserve battery. When I would pedal in Level 1, it felt like bike was adding resistance to pedaling. When I stopped pedalling, the bike would freewheel and felt like it was moving faster than when I would pedal. Very odd. Was not in Regen mode. Is this behavior typical? Thanks!
 
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