Tesla Engineering Explores Tri-Motor Setup for Model 3 Plaid

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by eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 points

Tesla's engineering leadership is considering the addition of a third motor to the Model 3 platform. This potential update would utilize carbon-sleeved motor technology to bring Plaid-level acceleration to the smaller sedan. While the technical possibility exists, Tesla is currently prioritizing the next-generation Roadster. High-performance motor hardware may trickle down to the Model 3 once the Roadster reaches production.

2 comments

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

Adding a third motor is a neat engineering trick, but it does nothing for efficiency. I wonder how this affects the actual range and if the current battery chemistry can handle the higher peak discharge without degrading faster.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

From a market perspective, this is just a niche performance play. It does not move the needle on mass adoption or fleet decarbonization. The real story is whether these motor efficiencies eventually make cheaper EVs more viable.

clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

Tesla is basically admitting the Model 3 frame is too tight for this right now. It is interesting that they are prioritizing the Roadster, but a tri-motor Model 3 seems like a low priority for anyone actually worried about climate goals.