How Big Is a Tesla Motor? Model Comparisons

If you were to look at a Tesla motor, you’d be surprised at its size. But don’t let its small size fool you; it still packs some serious power. When you think about it, it’s pretty amazing how small the…
If you were to look at a Tesla motor, you’d be surprised at its size. But don’t let its small size fool you; it still packs some serious power. When you think about it, it’s pretty amazing how small the…
As the years go by we see more and more EV’s coming to market. Of course these EV’s are immediately taken to the drag strip and put up against the king of speed; THE TESLA! Well, almost any Tesla. So,…
Gearboxes are a key part of any traditional vehicle—they’re responsible for transferring the engine’s energy to the wheels in the most efficient way possible. But with direct drive, EVs have the option of omitting that piece. So what is the…
Converting a combustion engine to an electric motor is quite the project, especially if you plan on doing the work yourself. But if you’ve already got the frame and body of the vehicle, all you need to do is swap…
Electric vehicles have exploded in popularity in recent years, and with this newfound success comes competition to find out which electric motor is best. The two most popular electric car engines are permanent magnet motors and induction motors. Continue reading…
3-phase AC induction and brushless DC electric car motors are phased out now, with most brands switching to permanent magnet synchronous motors. While some await another transition to switched reluctance motors, the lesser mortals wonder how long these electric car…
Electric cars are growing in popularity worldwide, especially in the United States and Europe. You may have many questions about the differences between electric cars and standard cars, like if electric cars have a clutch. Electric cars do not have…
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, but there are different types of electric vehicles. You may be wondering what the differences are between them, specifically BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles). BEVs are battery-operated vehicles best…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular today, as evidenced by the rising popularity of EV manufacturers like Tesla. There are two types of EVs: plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), but what are their similarities and…
Since announcing the 2012 Model S, Tesla has continued to lead the way in the electric vehicle niche with the practicality of its vehicles. In addition, the cars have some of the highest range in the industry, thanks, in no…