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Engineering Analysis Of Tesla's Cyber Rodeo 4680 Battery Pack Cutaway
Tesla has made design changes to the structural pack since we analyzed the Giga Berlin cutaway. We’ve discovered new details based on the Cyber Rodeo cutaway. → Read More
Tesla Model S Plaid Battery: Clever New Advancements Discovered
As far as we can tell, these two Tesla Model S Plaid battery advancements have not yet been mentioned by the media, and the details are quite fascinating. → Read More
Tesla Model Y Structural Battery Pack: What We Know (And Don't Know)
A comparison between Tesla's patent application and the Model Y battery pack cutaways shows many similarities, but there are still some unanswered questions. → Read More
Rimac Nevera: InsideEVs' Speculative Engineering Analysis
Off the line, the Nevera accelerates so quickly it wants to do a wheely, ruining traction on the front wheels. It then pushes nearly all power to the rear. → Read More
Tesla Semi 4680 Battery Pack Engineering Analysis
We've taken what we know so far, along with other content, to make educated guesses about what to expect with Tesla's 4680 battery pack in the upcoming Semi. → Read More
Engineering Analysis Of New Tesla Model S Plaid Supercar
Clearly, based on the discoveries by these engineers, Tesla's engineers are on fire these days. This is absolutely brilliant work by the electric automaker. → Read More
Sandy Munro Shares A New Image Of Tesla's 4680 Pack
Sandy Munro gave a presentation at a “Charged EVs” virtual conference, during which he shared a new photo of a Tesla 4680 pack that he somehow obtained. → Read More
Setec CCS1 To Tesla Adapter: Detailed Follow-Up Test With Lessons
Contributor George Bower picked up a Setec CCS1 To Tesla Adapter. He takes us through the steps on how to use it correctly. → Read More
First Photo Of Tesla’s 4680 Battery Pack: Detailed Analysis
When we first saw this photo, we were totally flabbergasted. The first thing that stuck out was the large spacing distance between the cells. → Read More
Tesla 4680 Battery Pack Design Update: Detailed Engineering Analysis
There has been more speculation about Tesla's 4680 battery pack design. While we agree with some of it, we have our own ideas that seem to make more sense. → Read More
Tesla Model Y Heat Pump Details Infrequently Discussed By The Media
Tesla’s new system “boosts” the heat pump to give it better efficiency than regular heat pump systems and uses unique methods for heating below -10C. → Read More
Tesla Model 3 With 4680 Pack: Estimated Charging Time, Power, And Size
Tesla’s Battery Day presentation outlined big improvements in cost, energy, charging time, and pack size. Our estimates provide more details. → Read More
Tesla 4680 Cell: Thermal Analysis Suggests Unique Cooling System Design
On Battery day, Tesla told us the biggest barrier to a larger format cell is cooling the cell, and its new tabless electrode design fixes that problem. → Read More
Tesla Model S Plaid Powertrain: Detailed Analysis And Modeling
We're very excited to learn more about the upcoming Tesla 'Plaid' powertrain. For now, we'll have to rely on some detailed research and analysis. → Read More
Updated Analysis: Tesla Model 3 Vs Porsche Taycan 24-Hr Endurance Test
We asked if the Tesla Model 3 can pull off an endurance test like that of the Porsche Taycan. Some reassessment and new information provide more details. → Read More
Porsche Taycan: What To Look For When Tesla's First True Rival Debuts
For years there's been plenty of upcoming Tesla rivals. Some have actually come to market, but the results have been disappointing. What about the Taycan? → Read More
Could Tesla Model 3 Performance Match Taycan’s 24-Hr Endurance Record?
With the electric Porsche Taycan coming soon, people want to know how it will compare to Tesla's vehicles. In this case, how does Model 3 compare to Taycan? → Read More
What Do I Drive? A Tesla Model 3 And Here's Why
I have graduated to a Tesla Model 3 and have a Model Y reservation. However, my first love was a Chevy Volt and I had a used Model S before I bought my 3. → Read More
Are The Tesla Pickup & Semi Truck Waiting For Maxwell Batteries?
Surely if Tesla, with the help of Maxwell, can succeed in improving battery production and lowering costs, it would make sense to do so prior to these EVs. → Read More
Tesla Maxwell Battery: Kyocera/24M Venture Might Provide Hints
The beauty of this new process is that it allows a much higher battery line production rate because we eliminate the time-consuming process of driving off the solvent. → Read More