Tesla released a rare new blog, and it's interesting: Tesla is trying to stop the connection of cars and promote the creation of 48-volt.
After successfully standardizing its charging connector (NACS), Tesla wants to repeat this success with all other electrical connectors inside cars.
Tesla has introduced a new 48-volt low-voltage electronic architecture in the Cybertruck, or its hybrid version, to suit. The automaker has developed its own new connectors, and is now proposing that these new connectors become the standard in the automotive industry.
Tesla wrote in a blog post:
To accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, we are simplifying the manufacturing process and electrification requirements for all our vehicles. This includes the implementation of our Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), which allows us to reduce the large number of connector types required to just 6. These 6 device connectors are designed to meet power and signal requirements above 90% of normal. electrical device applications. This standardization opens up further efficiencies, cost reductions and production automation.
Tesla shared this photo of the 6 connectors that make LVCS standard:
Tesla added how the LVCS is built on top of the Cybertruck's electronic architecture:
The LVCS expands on the same 48V electronic structure used for the Cybertruck. It meets the requirement of increased space for 48V operation and is available in standard blue light. 48V architecture is a suitable long-term option, requiring ¼ of the current to deliver the same amount of power. Designed to enable reliable autonomous vehicles, it uses strong single wire sealing and independent secondary locking mechanisms while reducing package size.
The automaker is now taking interest from equipment suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to make this normal happen.
Electrek's Take
There would be obvious significant benefits to a wider adoption of automotive connectors from cost to maintenance, but I don't know if Tesla's original proposal would be attractive to the rest of the industry. That's a bit beyond my level of expertise.
But I wouldn't bet against Tesla making it happen after the success they had with NACS.
However, the Supercharger network was a useful carrot to get automakers to use NACS. I would imagine it would be very difficult with this LVCS proposal.
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