Yes but apparently the Model 3 uses permanent magnet motors. I would be interested to see the detailed engineering trade offs between these two choices. https

Yes but apparently the Model 3 uses permanent magnet motors. I would be interested to see the detailed engineering trade offs between these two choices. https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/6strnb/model_3_permanent_magnet_vs_sx_induction_motors/ https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/6strnb/model_3... EDIT: Here's a bit of thought on why they might have switched technologies in the motor: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/auto-industry/2017-tesla-model-3-has-unexpected-electric-motor-design.html https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/auto-industry/2017-tesla-mo...