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Hi Folks,
I'm researching using a Tesla motor in my build and I was wondering if anyone had an itemized list of the differences between the Model S large drive unit and the Mercedes B-class Electric Drive unit.
I've scoured this forum for the term 'mercedes', and have read the great thread about the Tesla unit acquired from the Mercedes lab, but have come up pretty short. In Damien's thread about his Tesla control board, it was brought up that the electrical connector is a little bit different, and in the motor's stock configuration it doesn't use analog throttle/brake signals (favoring CAN messages).
Based on pricing I've seen from dismantlers, the B-class drive units seem to be going for lower prices. From a cost perspective, it feels like a no-brainer to use a Mercedes unit. Is there some gotcha that I'm missing here?
Scott
I'm researching using a Tesla motor in my build and I was wondering if anyone had an itemized list of the differences between the Model S large drive unit and the Mercedes B-class Electric Drive unit.
I've scoured this forum for the term 'mercedes', and have read the great thread about the Tesla unit acquired from the Mercedes lab, but have come up pretty short. In Damien's thread about his Tesla control board, it was brought up that the electrical connector is a little bit different, and in the motor's stock configuration it doesn't use analog throttle/brake signals (favoring CAN messages).
Based on pricing I've seen from dismantlers, the B-class drive units seem to be going for lower prices. From a cost perspective, it feels like a no-brainer to use a Mercedes unit. Is there some gotcha that I'm missing here?
Scott