Recent content by LithiumBob

No. More torque will NOT heat up the battery more if the power is maintained. The high motor currents are in AC and are really decoupled from the DC battery currents. Also, one other correction, increase in battery temperature actually lowers resistance. ALthough, you could argue if this...

Tesla should undoubtedly offer a Performance Motor Option with the S2. I am an enthusiast who values efficiency and performance and a Model S reservation holder. Also, $90K is a bit over my budget :). Based on the motor spec sheet here: Model S Options Pricing | Tesla Motors, I have plotted...