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What are dual electric motors?

When the vehicle has two separate electric motors driving the wheels, the vehicle is defined as having dual electric motors. Dual electric motors result in additional power and the ability to have all-wheel drive – one electric motor drives the front drive wheels, and one electric motor drives the rear drive wheels.

 

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