INTERCHANGEABLE ELECTRIFIED-VEHICLE CHARGING/DISCHARGING CABLE

DRIVE December 18, 2025
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Embodiments of an interchangeable electrified-vehicle charging/discharging cable are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a cable for an electrified vehicle comprises a vehicle connector that electrically connects with an inlet of an electrified vehicle. The cable also includes an interchange connector that electrically connects with an assembly (e.g., a charger, device, premises, power grid, etc.) detachably. The cable also includes conductors that electrically connect the vehicle connector with the interchange connector. The conductors include a proximity pilot conductor that electrically connects a charging and discharging control system of the electrified vehicle with a proximity circuit of the assembly. The proximity circuit includes a predetermined standardized resistance value that identifies the assembly to the charging and discharging control system of the electrified vehicle.

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