Electric vehicle traction motor connectors handle 3-phase AC at 400V or 800V and currents up to 800A. Proprietary housings from TE, Aptiv, and Delphi include HVIL contacts and thermal management.
| Pin | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| U | Phase U | Motor phase U high voltage | PWR |
| V | Phase V | Motor phase V high voltage | PWR |
| W | Phase W | Motor phase W high voltage | PWR |
| PE | Earth | Protective earth | GND |
| HVIL+ | HVIL+ | Interlock loop positive | I/O |
| HVIL- | HVIL- | Interlock loop negative | I/O |