VW vs. Tesla Bearing Comparison – Engineering Tradeoffs in EV Drive Units
When designing electric vehicles, the smallest components can make the biggest difference. Bearings—those deceptively simple, rolling mechanical elements—are among the most critical for drivetrain performance. In this teardown analysis, Munro & Associates Lead Engineer Paul Turnbull compares the bearing strategies used by Volkswagen and Tesla in their electric drive units. Each manufacturer aims to minimize […]