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> are there drive shafts and differentials and clutches in the modern EV or is it just independent motors coupled to the wheels? All of the above, although by
by jhayward 8y ago
> are there drive shafts and differentials and clutches in the modern EV or is it just independent motors coupled to the wheels?
All of the above, although by far the most common power train arrangement is motor per axle with a 2-speed transmission for however many axles are driven. Regenerative braking is done at the motor and augmented by conventional brakes.
Very few designs use motor-per-wheel.
- permatech 8y agoWhat electric cars uses clutches? Which use 2-speed transmissions? Tesla doesn’t seem to use either.
- jhayward 8y agoThe Tesla sportster had a two-speed transmission, and I'm fairly certain the model S also used one as well. I know they replaced a ton of them on the early production. Later production doesn't seem to find the transmission necessary.