Tesla is a car brand of the future. The brand currently has two models , the flagship Model S and the newly revealed Model X. Both are all electric, both are fast and both are very expensive.
The key difference between a Tesla and a hybrid is that it is all electric and has to be charged, whereas a hybrid like a Prius does not because it runs partly on gasoline.
How it Works
A typical electric motor generates electricity from its magnetic field and winding currents, which are then used to generate force within the motor. The Tesla motor is similar.
The engine consists of two parts, the rotor and the stator and the only points of contact in the motor are the bearings. Each Tesla vehicle has a 3 phase alternating AC motor. The electronics and motor sit on both sides of a single-speed gearbox. Which can take the Tesla up to 130 mph in a single gear.
How to Charge it?
There are a number of ways to charge a Tesla. The company offers a high power wall charger as an option.
This device connects to the back of the car and is able to charge the battery twice as fast as a regular 120-volt outlet could.
Tesla also has plans to install “supercharging” stations all across the United States. These stations will allow drivers to charge their cars in under an hour. Quite Impressive! So far, several stations have already been built and are fully functioning.
Sources:
http://mashable.com/2013/01/17/tesla-electric-car/#HqOeQwBpT5qW
http://www.caranddriver.com/tesla
http://arstechnica.com/features/2013/10/review-tesla-model-s/
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