Tesla wants automakers to adopt its new 48V charging connector
Tesla just launched the Low Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), which it claims will increase efficiency and reduce costs Tesla just announced the Low Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS). It unified approximately 90% of electrical connections, allowing the brand to save money. The automaker believes other brands should adopt the standard like NACS. 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. More: Someone rented a Tesla Cybertruck…
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