Audi has fitted 3 asynchronous motors on their SQ8 and I’m wondering why? I mean, Tesla on their dual-motor, has a synchronous motor for urban use and an asynchronous one for like highwhay and stuff like that. Makes sense I guess. So why would Audi chose 3 asynchronous motor? Efficiency speaking, from what I recall, asynchronous motors are « worst » than synchronous one in a « torque needing » situtation. Is it a way for Audi to say that the SQ8 is to be used on the Autobahn only sort of thing? Thanks for your insights.

  • tzuyulady@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    i think audi’s decision to use 3 asynchronous motors on the SQ8 is interesting. i wonder if it’s a way for them to emphasize high-speed performance. it’s definitely a unique approach compared to tesla’s dual-motor setup. excited to see how it performs!

    • bigbura@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Was this done to keep close to their Quattro history? To provide better ‘AWD’ in a sporting manner, while taming torque steering in the front end?

    • ScuffedBalata@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      You know the high-end Tesla has 3 motors as well, right?

      Two induction and one permanent magnet.

      When cruising on the highway, the two large induction motors shut down for efficiency. But when you stomp on the pedal, you get all 1100 horses.