Tesla Model 3 - First Look under a Performance AWD (P3D)

Here we get our first P3D (Performance AWD) up on the lift and remove her covers for a quick look at the motors and suspension. This model does not have the upgraded (red) braking system. This car has the the same (physical) rear motor, though with a different part number (higher-spec inverter). The front motor is physically smaller, but appears to use the same inverter assembly. The only suspension differences I could note are both stabilizers and the front strut is different (has a half-shaft pass-through). The cooling system hits the PCS, then the Rear Inverter, Rear oil cooler, Front Inverter, Front Oil, then back to the reservoir..

I keep getting asked why is there an oil filter? This is to make the Dexron VI that lubricates and cools the drive unit last a lot longer. If you remove the particulates, you have less wear on the mechanicals. This isn't an internal combustion engine with crazy thermal deltas and nasty carbon blow-by contaminating your lubricant. All heavy mechanical systems need lubrication to make sure they last. Tesla also uses this lubrication to cool the motor. Tesla says the lubricant is good for 250,000 miles, and this is due to good filtration.