Tesla has unveiled its new Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), a set of six standardized electrical connectors aimed at simplifying the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing process.

In the current automotive industry, a single EV typically requires over 200 different electrical connectors. Tesla’s new LVCS reduces this complexity by consolidating these connectors down to just six, covering more than 90% of power and signal needs for EV components.

“To speed up the transition to sustainable energy, we’re simplifying the manufacturing and connectivity requirements for all Tesla vehicles,” Tesla stated in a blog post. “This standardization enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and supports greater manufacturing automation.”

Tesla’s LVCS builds on the 48-volt architecture introduced with the Cybertruck, a system that delivers the same power as traditional 12-volt systems but with only a quarter of the current, making it both efficient and future-proof.

Following the success of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), now widely adopted by automakers like Ford and Aptera, Tesla is encouraging EV suppliers and manufacturers to adopt the LVCS. This standard promises broader benefits like streamlined production, lower costs, and increased automation potential across the industry.