How will an SDU go with 10 Tesla modules?

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How will an SDU go with 10 Tesla modules?

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Hi guys

How would a vintage VW single cab truck go with a Tesla SDU and just 10 x 5.3kWh modules?

The intention is definitely non-performance, just light duties, etc. Does the SDU operate down to 200V?
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Re: How will an SDU go with 10 Tesla modules?

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There are mods possible so that you re configure the cell configuration of such pack to a higher voltage en lower peak amps.

I think to recall that 200 is arround the limit.
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Re: How will an SDU go with 10 Tesla modules?

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I thought it was a hell of a job to modify Tesla modules? Would prefer to avoid that if possible.

Mainly want to know a definitive source of minimum operating voltage for a SDU?

HSR Motors website lists it as 240V...?
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So the logic board itself doesn't care, it would attempt running even at 10V. You will see roughly halved performance at 200V vs. the stock 400V.
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Re: How will an SDU go with 10 Tesla modules?

Post by tmotion »

Checkout the VW ID3 modules. High density andere when using the high voltage ones a nice pack comparable to the Tesla pack
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