A method for operating an electrically operated utility vehicle, which has a front axle, at least two rear axles, an adjusting device to adjust a level of at least one of the rear axles from the roadway, at least one electric motor for driving the rear axles, and a battery to supply the electric motor with electrical power, the method comprising:
- adjusting, via the adjusting device, a level and a load of the at least one adjustable rear axle so that a recovery mode is optimized in which the electric motor functions as a generator and is driven by the two rear axles to charge the battery.