Tesla Engineer Says Enabling Cybertruck Owners To Use Power Outlets Onboard When AC Charging Will Be Difficult: Here's Why (Corrected)
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- Aug 26, 2024
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August 26, 2024 2:27 AM
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engineer Wes Morrill took to X on Sunday to explain to Cybertruck owners why they can't use the power outlets in the vehicle while using AC charging, and it seems like an issue that cannot be fixed easily.
What Happened: "The AC/DC converter used to take grid AC and convert it to DC to charge the HV battery is the same hardware used to generate the AC grid you use for your onboard power," Morrill wrote on X.
When supercharging, DC voltage is being put directly into the vehicle battery, placing the power converter hardware at a standstill and allowing the driver to use the power outlets.
While it is possible to resolve this issue with AC charging, the fix will take "time to develop," the Cybertruck lead engineer added.
The AC/DC converter used to take grid AC and convert it to DC to charge the HV battery is the same hardware used to generate the AC grid you use for your on board power. There are several powerstages in the AC/DC converter, so it may be possible to use one to charge at a limited…
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