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by vvanders 3043 days ago
The Model S also uses an induction motor(s)[1] including power recovery via regenerative braking.

[1] https://insideevs.com/video-primer-tesla-model-s-electric-mo...
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sunstone 3043 days ago
Yes but apparently the Model 3 uses permanent magnet motors. I would be interested to see the detailed engineering trade offs between these two choices.

https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/6strnb/model_3...

EDIT: Here's a bit of thought on why they might have switched technologies in the motor:

https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/auto-industry/2017-tesla-mo...

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sunstone 3037 days ago
And for those joining in late here it is straight from the horse's mouth, the head of Tesla motor engineering on the trade offs:

https://electrek.co/2018/02/27/tesla-model-3-motor-designer-...

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