Electric Vehicle University - MS101b Introducing Model S
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THE CENTRAL QUESTION ... What basic information must I understand to fully appreciate the history of Tesla Motors, the genesis of the Model S, and the strategy that was used to develop, market, and distribute this world class EV? COURSE ABSTRACT A general overview of the Tesla Model S with a brief discussion of its history, the many industry awards it has received and the overall strategy that Tesla Motors has applied to the development of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). We also consider the unique production facility that Tesla uses to build the Model S. To obtain a copy of the EVU study guide for this and other available EVU courses, please complete the form on this page. Course level: Introductory
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Electric Vehicle University - MS101b Introducing Model S
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- 2. 2 Model S — An Introduction part 2 MS-101b This course is presented as part of Evannex University—a free, open learning environment that presents concise, video-based mini-courses for those who have interest in electric vehicles (EVs) …
- 3. The factory Made in the USA factory in Fremont, CA, capable of building 400,000 cars per year 5.4 million square ft, 380 acre campus with test track robotics and automation dominate build bodies, motors, and batteries 3
- 4. The Gigafactory The growth of EV is constrained by battery capacity availability of high capacity batteries Tesla is building a “Gigafactory” $4 - 5 billion investment accommodate battery needs for 500,000 EVs per year 2020 output = 50gWh / year 4 Source: Green Car Reports
- 5. The specs … 60kWh (S60) and 85kWh in the variants: single motor (S85), dual motor (S85D), a dual motor performance (P85D) range: 208 - 265 miles power: 376 - 691 hp 0 - 60mph: 5.7 sec to 3.2 sec top speed: 120 mph to 155 mph 5
- 6. Where it’s going … autopilot capable the Model S improves—literally—as time passes functionality is downloaded to allow improved performance better functionality sales territories North America Europe, UK, and Australia China 6 O.T.A.
- 7. Summary a 21st century technology company that happens to build automobiles a top down strategy for making the transition to the electric car the business model is different the factory is state-of-the-art the specs are world class 7
- 8. 8 … a free study guide for all EVU mini-courses is available for download from our website … For a complete list of mini- courses and the study guide, visit: www.evannex.com
Editor's Notes
- In the first part of this EVU-mini-course, we introduced the Tesla Model S. Now, we’ll explore how the Model S is made, the specs for the vehicle, and an indication of where the car and the company are going. >> The Model S is made in the USA. Tesla Motors purchased an empty car factory—the NUMMI plant—from Toyota for $42 million in 2010 >> the factory is located in Fremont, CA and is capable of building 400,000 cars per year >> it encloses 5.4 million sq ft, and sits on a 380 acre campus with test track >> Today, robotics and automation dominate the factory, >> where Tesla builds bodies, motors, and batteries
- >> In the EV track, you learned that the growth of EVs is constrained by >> battery capacity, which limits the range of electric vehicles, >> and the availability of high capacity batteries that will be in short supply as the number of vehicles sold grows >> To solve both problems, Tesla is building a “Gigafactory” in Nevada with a >> $4 - 5 billion investment >> The gigafactory will accommodate battery needs for 500,000 EVs per year >> with a projected 2020 capacity output of 50 giga-watt-hours per year The Gigafactory is currently under construction. When completed it will produce Li-Ion cells and full battery packs. For those of you who are unfamiliar with battery fabrication technology, spend a few moments taking EVU mini-course, EV-210, which covers the subject in some detail.
- >> The Tesla Model S is offered in two battery sizes: 60 kWh and 85kWh. Within the 85kWh battery category, three variants are offered: >> a single motor standard Model S, the S85, >> a dual motor standard vehicle, the S85D, >> a dual motor performance version, the P85D. >> the range of the vehicle varies depending on battery size, but falls between 208 - 265 miles >> the power generated by a single or dual motors ranges from 376 - 691 hp >> the 0 - 60mph acceleration is 5.7 sec (for the S60) to an astounding 3.2 sec (for the P85D) >> the top speed is 120 mph (for the S60) to 155 mph (for the P85D)
- The Model S has on board electronics, sensors, and software capability that will enable >> autopilot when the company enables the feature after additional testing >> because the Model S is built to allow over the air (OTA) updates of critical software and firmware. the car improves—literally—as time passes >> new software and firmware versions are downloaded regularly and enable >> improved performance, and >> better functionality >>The Model S is currently for sale >> Throughout North America, >> in Europe (including Scandanavia). the UK, and Australia >> and in China.
- In this EVU mini-course, we’ve introduced the Tesla Model S and the company that builds the car. >> Tesla Motors is a 21st century technology company that just happens to build automobiles >> since its inception, it implemented a top down strategy for making the electric cars a true competitor for ICE vehicles >> the company’s business model is different—and threatening to many of it competitors >> the Tesla Motors factory is state-of-the-art >> the Model S specs are world class In the EVU mini-courses that follow in the Model S curriculum track, we’ll talk a lot more about the car and it features. You’ll also learn a variety of tips and tricks for driving the Model S. Finally, we’ll discuss a number of complementary subjects that are relevant to the world’s best BEV.