By james art 
Tesla has announced a new plan to make automotive electronics simpler and cheaper by introducing a Low Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS). This follows the company’s previous North American Charging Standard (NACS), which most Canadian and US automakers have adopted.
Currently, the average car needs more than 200 different electrical connections, and the number continues to grow with each new model. Tesla’s goal is to streamline this process by reducing the number of connector types to just six, covering 90% of typical device needs.
This change is part of Tesla’s efforts to increase production efficiency and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. Standardizing these connectors will also help automate production and reduce costs.
The LVCS is based on the 48V electronic architecture used in the Cybertruck, which Tesla says is more efficient – using only a quarter of the current to provide the same power. The connectors are available in an industry standard light blue color and are designed with special features such as single wire sealing and secondary locking mechanisms to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles.
Tesla is encouraging other automakers and suppliers to adopt this new standard to create more consistent and efficient manufacturing across the industry. For questions, companies can contact [email protected] directly.