Tesla Teases the Possibility of Tri
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Key Points:
- Tesla currently lacks a flagship "Plaid" vehicle following the retirement of the Model S and Model X, with the Model 3 Performance being notably slower than the Model S Plaid.
- Tesla's VP of Engineering, Lars Moravy, confirmed he frequently considers adding a third motor to the Model 3, inspired by the carbon-sleeved electric motors used in the Model S Plaid.
- Integrating a third motor into the Model 3's rear subframe presents significant engineering challenges due to space constraints, but Tesla is mentally exploring these possibilities.
- Despite interest in a tri-motor Model 3, Tesla is prioritizing development of the next-generation Roadster, which will feature the company's latest motor technology, before potentially extending these advancements to other models.
- The engineering effort required for a tri-motor Model 3 is currently deemed a "work for reward" scenario, with no immediate plans to pursue it until after the Roadster's production.