Understanding the Tesla Model S Power Electronic Components

Join me on a journey through 74 feet meters) of high voltage cable through 10 different power electronics components of a 2015 and later Tesla Model S AWD. TIMELINE: 0:00 Start 0:10 Introduction 0:50 Model S cables and common components 1:16 MUST SEE Orange cable core and shielding 2:38 Common component 1 The Charge Receptacle 4:00 The charge receptacle cable size (50 sq mm) compared to the Tesla Model 3 cable size (95 sq mm) 6:12 Common component 2 The OnBoard Charger Module (48A kW) 7:48 Single Phase or threephase power input ports 10:10 The Interlock circuit 11:50 See the internal parts and connections of the onboard charger 12:28 MUST SEE The AC power input path through the onboard charger 12:55 AC voltage needs to be boosted to 400V 13:39 The DC power output path through the onboard charger 14:10 The DC power input path through the onboard charger 14:32 The DC contactors used when supercharging the battery 15:47 A Safety Warni