How is four wheel drive engineered on the Tesla D?

Tesla is equipped with Tesla's new AWD(ALL WHEEL DRIVE, not a 4WD, explained in later part) system has a second electric motor mounted above the front axle to power the front wheels, joining the electric motor that sits over the rear axle in all current versions of the car. read more

Four-wheel drive is implemented on the Tesla by a completely separate electric motor powering the front wheels. There is no mechanical connection between the two axles, nor is there any need for it. It's an entirely different system to that used on internal-combustion vehicles. read more

All wheel drive vs. 4 wheel drive Submitted by cafutter on December 15, 2017 A friend of mine wants to know when the option for 4 wheel drive is available, will it be all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. read more

LOS ANGELES -- Tesla Motors Inc. will offer an all-wheel-drive system in its all-electric Model S sedan, CEO Elon Musk says, giving a glimpse of the first-of-its-kind powertrain that will power Tesla's Model X crossover when it goes on sale next year. read more