Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive layout
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The layout is also beneficial to distribute available electrical horsepower to maximize torque and power in response to road grip conditions and weight transfer in the vehicle. For example, during hard acceleration, the front motor must reduce torque and power in order to prevent the front wheels from spinning as weight transfers to the rear of the vehicle. The excess power is transferred to the rear motor where it can be used immediately. The opposite applies when braking, when the front motor can accept more regenerative braking torque and power.[2] However dual motors usually have less range.[3]
In addition, electric vehicles may be equipped with more than two electric motors to achieve greater power output and superior handling. The first mass-produced triple-motor layout was introduced on the
References
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- ^ "Tesla All Wheel Drive (Dual Motor) Power and Torque Specifications". www.tesla.com. 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
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