The new motor is 18% smaller in volume and 25% lighter than other high-performance drive units. Tesla claims higher efficiency, although specific percentage improvements were not disclosed. The Cybercab has achieved an energy consumption certification of 165Wh per mile, making it one of the lowest energy consumption electric vehicles currently available.
Elon Musk confirmed that the motor does not use rare earth metals. This development addresses supply chain risks, as the processing and refining of these materials are heavily concentrated in China. The technology is currently exclusive to the Cybercab, but Tesla may implement it in other models in the future.
