Tesla has been granted a patent for an electric fan that draws air from underneath the car to generate downforce and improve tire grip. |Tesla's fan technology has the potential to aid acceleration, braking, and cornering, including at low speeds without relying on a large wing. |The Tesla Roadster, Model S, and Plaid and Performance variants could potentially use this technology, but the patent does not guarantee mass production.
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Tesla has been granted a patent for an electric fan that draws air from underneath the car to generate downforce and improve tire grip. |Tesla's fan technology has the potential to aid acceleration, braking, and cornering, including at low speeds without relying on a large wing. |The Tesla Roadster, Model S, and Plaid and Performance variants could potentially use this technology, but the patent does not guarantee mass production.