While the tesla doesnt have a transmission, each motor does have a gearbox to reduce the ratio of the motor to the axel speed, at about 9. Tesla is rolling out a software update that improves the longevity of the model s and model xs batteries by optimizing the thermal management system. I can change a tire, i used to change my own oil many years ago but otherwise i let the shop usually a dealer do all the work and i find one i can trust. Software tracker more detailed information on version history and vehicle update history is available by signing up for an account. There is no spec sheet for the other cars but if those gears still exist in the 60, the theory of saving production cost by cutting that gearbox out doesnt hold. I loved the tesla model 3, a fantastic and unique milestone. The autopilot software is all there, but that perfect ui in the model s and x is gone. Teslas braking system gets an overtheair update wired. The tesla model x is a midsize allelectric luxury suv made by tesla, inc the vehicle is unique in the concept that it uses falcon wing doors instead of traditional automotive doors. These are the cars the model s would have to beat to set the all.
Tesla motors selects borgwarner for production of new. Teslas latest update has big changes for the performance versions of the model s and x, but the rest of the lineup get some really cool tweaks, too. On the left is a plastic sla model that we made of the new endbells before the metal parts were ready. This is footage from when i took delivery of my p85d in december 2014 the first in orlando. Nov 09, 2010 in october, tesla formalized an agreement for the development of a validated powertrain system, including a battery, power electronics module, motor, gearbox and associated software, which will be integrated into an electric vehicle version of the toyota rav4. Tesla model y heat pump takes on model s resistive heating in defrosting showdown teslas addition of a heat pump to the model y is designed to increase efficiency while controlling the cabin. Tesla model y shows its acceleration in early performance. Tesla moves gearbox and electric motor production to. Tesla motors selects borgwarner for production of new gearbox for tesla roadster. Many of our viewers have done likewise, and indeed some have also bought a model s.
Tesla motors selects borgwarner for production of new gearbox. See rteslalounge for laid back discussion, personal experiences, and more photos. Here are some of the mostly undocumented technical aspects to the model s, x and 3 that may appeal to the engineer in us. Im an electricalsoftware engineer and not mechanical. Jul 27, 2016 an electric motor is capable of operating at a wide range of speeds while outputting the same torque throughout.
The gearbox is what has plagued tesla from the first prototype they built, and im guessing it is very much the topic of conversation in freemont right this minute. The new title will be available in late2020 as a playstation 5 consoleexclusive and on. Model s doesnt have one because arguably it doesnt need one it can go to mph and zero60 in 4. Connect your vehicle to your homes wifi network for the fastest possible download time. Teslas model s was found to have more key fob security blues.
In concert with the gearing up process for model 3 production, tesla will be shifting at least some gearbox and electric motor production to the still under construction gigafactory 1 in nevada. Brooks thinks that tesla is holding back the model ys performance because it doesnt have the initial jolt of acceleration when flooring the pedal like on. I thought the basic mechanics of the car was tesla 101 for the tech savvy forum members i just saw on the tm model s specs page that the 60 still has 9,73. Jun 30, 2015 reverse engineering a tesla drivetrain. Remember that the gearbox, even though it doesnt have selectable gears, does use transmission oil. Purchase wall connectors, chargers, adapters, vehicle accessories and tesla branded merchandise, collectibles and clothing for women, men and children. Tesla says the motor and gearbox for the model 3 have survived 1 million miles of use with little to no signs of wear.
Today, there are plenty of hondas and toyotas running around with 200,000 or more miles on them. The tesla model 3 caught the imaginations of the public when it was first shown on march 31, 2016, and it has been commonly referred to as the car that could take electric vehicles mainstream. Nov 22, 2017 how the tesla roadster hits 60 mph in 1. Reverse engineering a tesla drivetrain tesla model s. But it would be possible to add a gearbox and achieve a much higher top speed 200mph has been spe. To see how frequently tesla model s problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Comparing tesla model 3 interior options across models. So far, 27 customers have taken delivery of roadsters. Aug 28, 2017 teslas ability to alter so many aspects of its cars with software is great for quick fixes and upgrades, but it can also make things a bit confusing. Where most electrics top out around 125 mph tesla limits its cars to 163. Now tesla ceo elon musk commented on the analysis saying that they are correct and he added that an upcoming software update should also assure that model s would win a quartermile race against.
Tesla learned from the original roadster, made this motor, then came out with the new model. Tesla since tesla began operations in 2003, the electric car company named after 19th and 20thcentury inventor nikola tesla. Also remember that model s has had issues with early gearbox failures. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
The tesla model 3 is an electric fourdoor sedan developed by tesla. Suffice to say, model 3 drivers wont need to be concerned about. Thats where the tesla youtube video model 3 guide gear selection comes in. Model s is a 2wd if this is rear wheel drive, what happens to the differential gear between the set of wheels at the rear. Michal elias is an engineer based in switzerland specializing in rf engineering, fpga development, robotics and automotive tech development. It sounds like they have either pressure or level sensor in the gearbox. A research team at a belgian university found another vulnerability in tesla s pektronsourced key fobs.
Not so long ago, a car with 50,000 miles on the odometer was considered ready for the crusher. If so, is the differential gear business in danger. Electric motors have a much broader torque curve than internal combustion engines, and produce 100% of their torque at 0 rpm. In particular, it has been noted that the model 3 includes a filter and pump unlike the model s. Mar 16, 2020 with start of tesla model y deliveries this past weekend, tesla also released the super detailed specifications, exterior and interior dimensions, and the owners manual you can browse all of it below or click the following links to jump to the desired information section. Driving dynamics model s 85 new gear reduction ratio discussion in model s. If you know more, wed love to add to this list just comment below and if possible, add a source. It is believed that the filter will allow the model 3 and the semi as well to achieve a million miles without servicing. Feb 06, 2015 heres a complete rundown of most of the features on the new 691hp dualmotor awd tesla model s p85d.
Is the tesla roadster the fastest car in the world. Tesla is upgrading model sx with new, more efficient. In october, tesla formalized an agreement for the development of a validated powertrain system, including a battery, power electronics module, motor, gearbox and associated software, which will be integrated into an electric vehicle version of the toyota rav4. An electric porsche, a tesla probe, and more car news this. Of particular interest, though, were musks remarks regarding an impending overtheair software. And now, anyone can grab a wrecked tesla model s, mercedes b electric as i did, or toyota rav4 electric, as they share the same motor, and reuse these motors in any car.
This is the same rear motor that is in the model s and x. Onetouch access to call tesla customer support and roadside assistance if available in your market region. Tesla model 3, s, and x will all get longer range and. Teslas range of evs now consists of the model s, 3 and x. Could the tesla model s or any other electric car have a.
Jan 18, 2017 tesla moves gearbox and electric motor production to gigafactory this frees up production for the model 3 in california. May 15, 2019 tesla is rolling out a software update that improves the longevity of the model s and model xs batteries by optimizing the thermal management system of the flagship sedan and suvs battery packs. Sep 07, 2018 comparing tesla model 3 interior options across models. Access to release notes associated with the currentlyinstalled software version. They mount the drivetrain to a test bench, plug it in, and run it via software. Tesla model y shows its acceleration in early performance tests. Maybe this is a software bug where the limits became more sensitive. Jul 15, 2014 the one bright spot in the firmament has been elon musk and tesla motors. You can start your tesla by pressing on the brake pedal and putting into gear. Counterplay games and gearbox publishing announce godfall at the game awards. Teslas model s was found to have more key fob security. For electric motors, that window is much wider, so a singlespeed works for.
We have been expecting the taycan turbo s to beat the model s on the quartermile, partly thanks to the twogear gearbox, but the 0 to 60 mph. Teslas ability to alter so many aspects of its cars with software is great for quick fixes and upgrades, but it can also make things a bit confusing. On friday night, tesla ceo elon musk held a special event to hand over the keys for tesla s new model 3 to the ev s first 30 customers. Tesla is increasing model s peak power by 50hp through software. Tesla releases software update for model 3, model s, model. Apr 05, 2019 tesla is working on a new electric motor upgrade for model s and model x with a more efficient permanent magnet reluctance system based on the motor tesla developed for model 3. Are these differential gears replaced entirely by electronics. Shop the official tesla store for vehicle accessories made exclusively for your model s. No, it does not mean that your tesla will need an oil change. The model 3 carries full selfdriving hardware, with periodic software updates adding functionality. Why the porsche taycans twospeed gearbox is such a big deal.
Over the weekend, tesla pushed out an overtheair software update, one that the carmaker says. Tesla products include a significant number of software and hardware easter eggs among other notable and unique software features, such as a suite of video games, doggy mode, emissions testing mode, caraoke, and romance mode. Tesla releases dashcam viewer software update, allows. The model x was developed from the fullsized sedan platform of the tesla model s. Called tesla in toronto, and was told to bring the car in for service if the message reappears. In model 3, if you are not using your phone key, place your key card on the console and put the car into gear. A research team at a belgian university found another vulnerability in teslas pektronsourced key fobs. How can tesla cars work without transmission system. Aug 27, 2019 tesla s model s was found to have more key fob security blues, report says. Another interesting thing is that they all have different ratings on a paper tesla model s is obviously more powerful than mercedes b, but it all boils down to the same drivetrain inside all that changes is firmware. Hopefully you guys loved the pops i added to my c63s and yes the audi r8 comes tomorrow night hopefully.
Not cheap, and not a conventional suv, but a thoroughly capable family wagon. Milling through the mire tesla model s drive unit woes. Model s 85 new gear reduction ratio tesla motors club. Although they do have a base speed after which the torque starts to decrease while the power remains constant. Mar 23, 2020 brooks thinks that tesla is holding back the model ys performance because it doesnt have the initial jolt of acceleration when flooring the pedal like on the model 3.
It was developed by gearbox software and published by 2k games. New posts new media new media comments new profile posts latest activity. The largest and original tesla community on reddit. Mar 12, 2018 no, it does not mean that your tesla will need an oil change. Session video using a tesla model 3 electric car for pure tire sounds. Everything tesla has done up to this point has built towards the model 3. Tesla model 3, s, and x will all get longer range and faster acceleration in software update. Tesla is increasing model s peak power by 50hp through.
Tesla model y full specifications and owners manual awd. The software will have a rampfunction where the torque is gradually increased. E race cars multispeed transmission and plop it in your daily driver. They develop products across the complete energy life cycle, from solar production and battery storage, to allelectric vehicles heavily focused on autonomy. It was established in february 1999 by five developers. Tesla formerly tesla motors is a tech company based in palo alto, california with a mission to accelerate the worlds transition to sustainable energy. Since little of this is from tesla, assume some data may be inaccurate. When an update is available, youll be notified on the center display with an option to install immediately, or schedule the installation for a later time. Teslas model s was found to have more key fob security blues, report says. Teslas new software update also includes the ability to use netflix, youtube, hulu, or spotify from a vehicles touchscreen.
The ntsb says the design of tesla autopilot is partly to blame for a 2018 incident in which a model s smashed into the back of a fire truckthough the autopilot tech has since been updated. Teslas upcoming power increase through software update is going to add 50 horsepower to the model s peak output, according to ceo elon musk who says that the model s. The message disappeared after that trip and has not yet reappeared, but it has only been two days. Im an electrical software engineer and not mechanical. Version of software currently installed on your model s. Oct 31, 2019 teslas upcoming power increase through software update is going to add 50 horsepower to the model s peak output, according to ceo elon musk who says that the model s raven will now beat the.