Tesla announced the launch of its new Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS) – a set of six standardized electrical connectors designed to simplify the manufacturing process for electric vehicles (EVs).

According to Tesla, the current automotive industry typically requires over 200 different types of electrical connectors across a single vehicle. The company’s new LVCS standard seeks to dramatically reduce this complexity by consolidating the necessary connectors down to just six, which are designed to meet the power and signal requirements for more than 90% of typical electrical device applications in an EV.

“To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, we are simplifying the manufacturing process and electrical connectivity requirements for all our vehicles,” Tesla explained in a blog post. “This standardization unlocks further operational efficiencies, cost reductions and manufacturing automation.”

The LVCS is built upon the 48-volt electrical architecture that debuted in Tesla’s Cybertruck. The company notes that this 48-volt system requires only a quarter of the current to deliver the same amount of power as the more commonly used 12-volt systems, making it a more efficient and future-proof solution.

“LVCS expands upon the same 48V electronic architecture used for Cybertruck. It meets the requirement for increased spacing for 48V operation and is available in industry-standard light blue,” Tesla stated. “The 48V architecture is the optimal long-term choice, requiring ¼ of the current to deliver the same amount of power.”

This move to standardize EV electrical connections follows Tesla’s successful efforts to popularize its North American Charging Standard (NACS) for public charging infrastructure. After introducing NACS, the company saw widespread industry adoption, with major automakers like Ford and Aptera incorporating the standard into their future EVs.

Similarly, Tesla is now inviting device suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to embrace the new LVCS standard, hoping to drive broader industry adoption and reap the benefits of streamlined manufacturing, reduced costs, and increased potential for automation.

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As the automotive industry continues its rapid transition towards electrification, Tesla’s move to establish LVCS as a new industry standard could have far-reaching implications, potentially simplifying EV production and paving the way for more advanced, efficient, and cost-effective EVs in the years to come.

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