The electric motor Tesla Model S is a direct descendant of the engine developed by Nikola Tesla. Brushless, 4-pole, 3-phase AC motor with liquid cooling.
It is extremely small in comparison with internal combustion engines. Located on the rear axle between the wheels.
The motor consists of two parts: a rotor and a stator. Materials (from the outer to the inner layer): aluminum, steel, copper. The only contact point in the motor is the bearings.
Such an engine allows you to abandon the transmission and use a direct drive. The engine provides the maximum speed of the car - 208 km / h (130 mph) in a single gear. The engine delivers 100% of torque at any speed, very efficient, has the ability to recuperation.
The dynamic performance of the Telsa Model S is comparable with the Mercedes S class or the BMW 7 Series. The power-to-weight ratio of the Model S is the best among cars of its class.
The torque of the engine is 600 Nm, power is 416 horsepower, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h for astonishing 4.2 sec