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Tesla uses 800v only to run the Cybertruck's drive motors. Every other electric load in the truck uses 48v. Both of these are much higher in the Cybertruck than all other Tesla models. All other Tesla models use 400v [IIRC] for the drive motors and 12v for everything else.


Pretty sure the AC/heat pump on the Cybertruck runs off the 800V pack. Since it consumes so much power for long periods of time, it makes little sense to run it off the 48V. Existing other Tesla's use the main pack voltage for AC/heat pump.


Good point and makes sense.


Newer builds are using 16v lithium batteries for low voltage.




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