Understanding the Tesla Model S Front Motor

Join me for another deep dive to see the details of the 17,500 RPM front motor and drive unit from a 2014-2018 Tesla Model S AWD. See all four motor rotors from the Tesla Model S and Model 3. The video is divided into four sections showing: 1. The motor and gears. 2. The high-performance bearings. 3. The lubrication system. and 4. The electrical system. TIMELINE: 0:00 Start 0:11 Model S, X, and 3 electric motor combinations 1:30 RWD Model S and X motors 1:37 AWD Model S and X motors 1:54 Performance AWD Model S and X motors 2:28 RWD and AWD Model 3 motors 3:10 MUST SEE Close up photos of all four motors 3:44 Video Section 1 - Gears and Rotor 3:56 Gear housing components 4:49 Comparison of differential with a rear performance motor 5:53 MUST SEE Why are the bearings and gears so big? 7:36 The front differential case speed at 250 km/h (155 mph) = 1877 RPM 7:54 MUST SEE Different tire sizes and different gear ratios 9:00 Installation of the front differential case