The Tesla Roadster has a very simple transmission system, which is a single-speed gearbox 🚗. This means it doesn’t have multiple gears like many other cars; instead, it uses just one gear to move the car forward. The gearbox is made by a company called BorgWarner, and it helps the car perform well by handling high torque levels from the electric motor 💪.
The single-speed transmission is part of what makes the Tesla Roadster so efficient and fast, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just about 4 seconds 🚀. It also helps the car achieve a top speed of around 125 mph and an electric range of about 244 miles on a single charge ⚡️.
Initially, Tesla tried using a two-speed transmission, but it had some problems, so they decided to use a single-speed gearbox instead, which turned out to be a better choice for performance and efficiency 📈.