Comparison of Electric Motor Cooling Systems in Tesla and General Motors
Tesla and General Motors approach electric motor cooling in distinct ways, as revealed by an engineering firm's teardown of a Tesla Cybertruck and Chevy Equinox electric motor.
Cooling an electric motor is a complex science that requires precise temperature control for each component. The process involves more than just circulating liquid antifreeze through tubes and ensuring airflow through a radiator.
- Munro & Associates, an engineering firm, dissected two electric traction motors: one from a Tesla Cybertruck and the other from a Chevrolet Equinox.
- This comparison provides insight into the differing approaches of Silicon Valley and Detroit in designing electric powertrains.
Cooling an electric motor seems like a science that we've had down for years.
Author's summary: Tesla and GM use different cooling methods for their electric motors.