Active Aero Patent with Deployable Wing for the Tesla Roadster

The Tesla Roadster features a patented two-piece active rear wing that sits completely flush with the bodywork when stowed. A four-bar linkage deploys the wing in under three seconds, switching between a high-downforce setting producing up to 700 kg and a low-drag mode with zero downforce. Automatic adjustments rely on driving dynamics, telemetry, and track positioning to optimize aerodynamic grip in real time.