Here’s the Intricate Engineering Behind Tesla Model S Plaid’s Batteries

The Tesla Model S Plaid is a fast car. So much so that the vehicle currently holds the quarter-mile record of 9.081 seconds and surpasses the performance of previous models from Tesla by reaching from 0-60 mph (0-100 kph) in under two seconds, according to the company. While the electric vehicle is pricy, it is much less expensive than its competitors and still can outrun them. The new Model S uses the 18650 battery, a lithium-ion rechargeable battery which is used in previous Model S and Model X generations, instead of the company’s recent 2170 batteries, which are used in Model 3 and Model Y. For the time being, Tesla is still in the process of optimizing and innovating its 18650 battery technology, but the Model S Plaid might be the last Tesla vehicle that uses the 18650. The company focuses its efforts to master the mass production of its previously announced and…

Read more…