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Old 04-08-2014, 01:18 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Also, isn't the power figure provided (the 225kW) typically at the motor, not at the wheels (e.g. hp vs bhp)? The Tesla drivetrain is likely more efficient than a typical ICE drivetrain, which has a 15% "rule of thumb" loss, but since they are using a differential & half shafts vs in-hub motors, there's still some loss there. Along with the losses you note, it may make the total % loss more reasonable.

(On the other hand, maybe the power rating is under-reported... Tesla Model S Cranks Out 428 Horses At The Wheels: Video)
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