Prior to Model 3's launch, in response to Ryan McCaffrey's remarks in a Twitter conversation regarding Ride the Lightning,

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In response, inventor Nikola Tesla said that the new motor in the Model 3 is a switch-reluctance, partially permanent magnet engine.

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Tesla introduced the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor, an alternative motor technology, with the Model 3.

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An induction motor is located at the front of the two-motor Model 3.

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A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor is also located at the back.

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The Tesla Model S's dual motors allow for a variable distribution of torque between the front and back axles.

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The all-wheel-drive capabilities of the Model X long-range vehicles are made possible by the inclusion of two motors, one on each axle.

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For years, Tesla used induction-AC motors in the Model S and Model X.

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But when Tesla released the Model 3 back in 2017, it made the move to permanent-magnet motors.

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Its Model S is getting a redesigned engine employing the same synchronous reluctance permanent magnet motors, which confirms past speculations.

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And associated technology, which we first saw with the Model 3.

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With its electric motors' immediate torque and four-wheel-drive propulsion, the Model X has...

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It accelerates quickly from a standing start, with the quickest Plaid model reaching 0-60 mph in only 2.5 seconds.

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