Tesla wants automakers to adopt its new 48V charging connector

There is no doubt that Tesla has revolutionized the automotive market. Now it’s trying to push that trend even further by adopting new standardized electrical connectors. According to Tesla, the connector can reduce costs, enable additional manufacturing automation, and improve operational efficiency.

It’s worth noting that these connectors are part of Tesla’s Cybertruck move to 48-volt architecture. The brand touts how the design reduces weight and complexity. Additionally, as Tesla points out, it allows the vehicle to use the same amount of electricity with only 25% of the current in a 12-volt application. Let’s take a closer look at how the connector works.

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The six products Tesla showed off in its latest blog post all look similar. They have the same body, shape and size. The physical latching and connection interactions are the same. The biggest change is inside the body, where Tesla has different layouts for different wiring requirements. Obviously, these six connectors can meet more than 90% of typical electrical equipment applications in automobiles.

“It meets the increased spacing requirements for 48V operation and is available in industry-standard light blue,” Tesla says. “It features a rugged single-wire seal and independent secondary locking mechanism while minimizing package size.” All These features can increase efficiency in the manufacturing process and help automakers cut costs.

There’s a lot of uncertainty as to whether other brands will adopt these features. No other automaker currently builds vehicles using the 48V architecture. Tesla believed in the technology so much that when the Cybertruck launched, it sent several other automakers instructions on how to use the technology. The company plans to use the technology on its fleet of committed Cybercabs.

It is worth noting that a big problem with moving to 48V architecture is the lack of product suppliers to build the necessary components. Tesla seems happy to be a supplier at this stage.