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The move to 48V means much less power is lost (power loss = (IxI)xR ), cables can be much smaller, cables and terminals can be much lighter and much less copper can be used used.

Basically it's just a more efficient way of doing things.

Elon has said it's not a revolution, or ground breaking in any way, it is simply a step improvement. Anyone could have done it. Tesla did it.

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As others pointed out lready, others did it, too.

Re-read the comments, others have not done it.

Audi has a mild-hybrid 48V (as do many others) that also runs some other things like active roll control and the power steering pump.

They still have a 12v system running infotainment, seat heaters, defrosters, powered seats, lights, etc. etc.

As I never knowingly listen to music on 48V, is it reall so much better than 12V?

It's not about making the music sound better anymore than getting rid of an internal combustion engine is about getting you there faster. Have you ever seen the size of the wires in a car that go the amplifiers? They're as thick as your thumb.

The move to 48V means much less power is lost (power loss = (IxI)xR ), cables can be much smaller, cables and terminals can be much lighter and much less copper can be used used.

Basically it's just a more efficient way of doing things.

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