Model 3 AI Suggestions

Run: R-002
Project: P-001 / Study
Car: Gen. 1 Tesla Model 3
Speed: 65 mph
Date: 2024-12-10
Group: Study
Baseline: R-001

R-002 / CFD 65 mph

Z is direction of travel, X is side force, Y is parallel to gravity. Directional indicator in lower left corner of video references the wind tunnel and not the object- ignore it.

AirShaper- the tool used in all simulations on this site- provides an AI-powered design improvement tool (in beta at time of testing) that offers advice on improving geometry to benefit drag reduction.

Red/burgundy indicates that AirShaper suggests moving the surface outward, while blue indicates that the surface would reduce drag if moved inward.

Simulation results seen here are done on a base/unmodified Gen. 1 Tesla Model 3.

Geometry and flow

Model 3 AI Suggestions, airflow — Fig. 1 Velocity