Tesla's new system will cut costs, make manufacturing easier, and improve how efficiently cars are built. The company has already put LVCS to work in its Cybertruck.
The LVCS uses a 48-volt setup. This saves weight and makes things less complicated. It also uses the same power as older 12-volt systems but with only 25% of the electrical current.
The six pieces Tesla shows off in its latest blog post all look similar. They share the same general body, shape, and size. The physical latch and connection interaction are identical. The big changes are inside of the body where Tesla has various layouts for different wiring requirements. Evidently, these six connectors can serve more than 90 percent of the typical electrical device applications in a car.
“It meets the requirement for increased spacing for 48V operation and is available in industry-standard light blue,” says Tesla. “It utilizes robust single wire sealing and independent secondary locking mechanisms while minimizing the package size.” All of those features enable more efficiency during the manufacturing process and could help automakers cut costs.
When Tesla released the Cybertruck, it sent out guides to other car makers. These guides showed how to use the new LVCS system. Tesla plans to use this tech in its future Cybercab fleet too.
Tesla wants LVCS to become as widely used as its North American Charging Standard (NACS). If that happens, it could change how the whole car industry deals with electrical systems and builds vehicles.
Source: Tesla
