Subsystems
Motor Type(s)
Rear motor: AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Front motor (AWD vehicles): AC induction motor, liquid-cooled, with variable frequency drive.
Transmission
| Transmission | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Type | Single speed fixed gear |
| Gearbox Ratio | 9.03:1 |
Steering
| Steering | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Type | Rack and pinion with electronic power steering, speed sensitive |
| Number of turns lock to lock | 2.14 |
| Turning Circle (curb to curb) | 38.4 ft (11.7 m) |
Brakes
| RWD/AWD | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Type | 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Integrated Advanced Stability Control and Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
| Non-Performance Rotor Diameter (ventilated) |
Front: 12.6"/320 mm |
| Performance Rotor Diameter (ventilated) |
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| Front Rotor thickness |
New: 0.98"/25 mm |
| Rear Rotor thickness |
New: 0.79"/20 mm |
| Lateral runout |
0.050 mm (Non-Performance brake rotors), 0.150 mm (Performance brake rotors) |
| Chordal runout |
0.040 mm |
| Disk thickness variation (DTV) |
0.010 mm |
| Non-Performance Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate) |
New: 0.393"/10 mm |
| Non-Performance Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate) |
New: 9 mm |
| Performance Front Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate) |
New: 0.393"/10 mm |
| Performance Rear Brake Pad Thickness (excluding back plate) |
New: 0.393"/10 mm |
| Parking brake | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear caliper |
Suspension
| Suspension | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Front | Independent, double wishbone, coil spring/telescopic damper, sway bar |
| Rear | Independent, multi-link, coil spring/telescopic damper |
Battery - Low Voltage
| Battery - Low Voltage | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Rating | 6.9 amp hour |
| Voltage | 15.5V |
Battery - High Voltage
| Battery - High Voltage | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Type | Liquid-cooled lithium ion (Li-ion) |
| Nominal Voltage |
355V DC |
| Temperature Range | Do not expose Model 3 to ambient temperatures above 140° F (60° C) or below -22° F (-30° C) for more than 24 hours at a time. |