Same motors? SR vs LR

[bigsaul]

Does anyone know if there are any motor differences between the SR & LR versions? Obviously the battery is a different size, but is it the same motor? They have similar 0-60 speeds.

I'm asking because i'm wondering if Tesla ever increases the performance of the LR model via a OTA update would the SR model miss out on it?

I believe on the S they are smaller motors for the smaller battery pack, but i'm unsure.

 

[Woosie]

I would be shocked if they’re different sizes. This car is all about scale.

 

[Zaphod]

Seeing as no standard range have ever been built yet and don’t believe there is any EPA testing doc yet, one can only guess. Assume they would be same motor.

 

[WileyTheMan]

The necessity to simplify manufacturing would logically conclude that it's the same motor. Given that, I wonder what the full potential of that motor will be.

 

[insaneoctane]

No guarantees (or literature), but the best we have is an educated guess.... They are likely the same.

Now, I am secretly hoping for an OTA performance upper sometime in the future on the LR. More of a fingers crossed thing than expectation.

 

[stopcrazypp]

Does anyone know if there are any motor differences between the SR & LR versions? Obviously the battery is a different size, but is it the same motor? They have similar 0-60 speeds.

I'm asking because i'm wondering if Tesla ever increases the performance of the LR model via a OTA update would the SR model miss out on it?

I believe on the S they are smaller motors for the smaller battery pack, but i'm unsure.

On the S, the 75D and 100D both have exactly the same size motors. As you can tell the larger pack gets upgrades that the smaller doesn't. This happens when the bottleneck is at the battery. So you will see the same thing with SR and LR.

 

[eSpiritIV]

The larger battery pack is what makes the performance what it is (higher current output). The motor is usually oversized for effciency and logevity.

 

[kwest2]

Maybe a dumb question that's somehwat related: Is there a discernable difference between 5.1 0-60 and 5.6 0-60? I have no intention of flooring it, so I imagine the acceleration for passing/turns/etc is similar regardless of the 0-60 differences. This coming from someone who's never driven a car faster than a 8.5 0-60.

 

[Runt8]

Maybe a dumb question that's somehwat related: Is there a discernable difference between 5.1 0-60 and 5.6 0-60? I have no intention of flooring it, so I imagine the acceleration for passing/turns/etc is similar regardless of the 0-60 differences. This coming from someone who's never driven a car faster than a 8.5 0-60.

A half second difference in 0-60 time is mostly imperceptible during daily driving. The biggest difference you'll notice is the instant torque, which should be almost identical for both versions.

 

[S3XY]

Maybe a dumb question that's somehwat related: Is there a discernable difference between 5.1 0-60 and 5.6 0-60? I have no intention of flooring it, so I imagine the acceleration for passing/turns/etc is similar regardless of the 0-60 differences. This coming from someone who's never driven a car faster than a 8.5 0-60.

I think you answered your own question.

 

[kwest2]

Thanks folks. With the likely loss of the Fed tax credit, only SR version makes financial sense to me so trying to get affirmation on that decision

 

[GaryC]

Thanks folks. With the likely loss of the Fed tax credit, only SR version makes financial sense to me so trying to get affirmation on that decision

The tax credit isn't dead just yet.

Senate tax plan leaves electric-car purchase credit in place

 

[dgpcolorado]

A related question: I've been wondering if the AWD 3 will use the same motor front and rear or different ones. I've seen speculation that the AWD will use an induction motor for the front, although I consider that unlikely.

 

[kengchang]

A related question: I've been wondering if the AWD 3 will use the same motor front and rear or different ones. I've seen speculation that the AWD will use an induction motor for the front, although I consider that unlikely.

It would be induction in the back for performance and PMC in the front for efficiency

 

[Dynastar]

Maybe a dumb question that's somehwat related: Is there a discernable difference between 5.1 0-60 and 5.6 0-60? I have no intention of flooring it, so I imagine the acceleration for passing/turns/etc is similar regardless of the 0-60 differences. This coming from someone who's never driven a car faster than a 8.5 0-60.

You might be surprised, I had no intention of flooring it either until I owned an EV. Life's too short not to enjoy your own little roller coaster ride when you have the chance.

A half second is about a 10% difference, it's not huge but it's noticable.

 

[WarpedOne]

SR and LR will have similar performance at lower speeds, LR will have better performance at mid and higher speeds. Up to about 35 mph there will be little difference, SR might even be more responsive due to a bit lower weight.

Its all about max battery current.

 

[insaneoctane]

Maybe a dumb question that's somehwat related: Is there a discernable difference between 5.1 0-60 and 5.6 0-60? I have no intention of flooring it, so I imagine the acceleration for passing/turns/etc is similar regardless of the 0-60 differences. This coming from someone who's never driven a car faster than a 8.5 0-60.

If you stick to your statement that you have "no intention of flooring it", then there will be no difference. As others have said, the M3 might change your perspective on this decision. If you are sure that's not you, then range is the ONLY consideration.

 

[kwest2]

It's not very easy to floor it in Boston. Ha. Windy streets. City traffic. Stop light/sign at every corner.

 

[internalaudit]

If one motor is down, will the other operate to at least drive the car a few dozen miles at city road speed?

 

[DarthPierce]

If one motor is down, will the other operate to at least drive the car a few dozen miles at city road speed?

Unless you're waiting for/getting the AWD version, there's only one motor