Tesla patents ‘Electric Fan Car’ system ahead of Roadster reveal

Tesla has officially been granted a patent for an 'Electric Fan Car,' a unique aerodynamic system utilizing four electric ducted fans integrated into the rear diffuser. The system is designed to forcefully pull and hold the car down to the road surface at any speed.

Notably, the vehicle depicted in the patent's technical drawings is a Model S, a model whose production Tesla wrapped up back in April. This suggests the company continues to explore advanced concepts using existing or familiar vehicle architectures.

This marks Tesla's second fan car patent issued in just over a year. The announcement arrives strategically, landing just two weeks before the company's highly anticipated latest attempt at a Roadster demonstration.

Such aerodynamic innovations point toward the future direction of high-performance electric vehicles. For tech enthusiasts and industry followers alike, these patents offer a fascinating glimpse into how next-generation sports cars might achieve unprecedented levels of grip and stability.