Will the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter Work w/a 16 Volt Tesla Electrical System?
Updated 11/13/2025 | Published 10/16/2025
Question:
C59496. Looking at this for my 2022 Tesla S. My hitch installer guy said to check with you to see if this will work with the Tesla 16volt system? Or will I need a step down transformer for it to work? If so, do you have a transformer? Thx.
asked by: John
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Expert Reply:
Hey John. Your installer is 100% correct. The Curt Powered Tail Light Converter item # C59496 will not work with a 16 volt system. From what I was told you need a 24v universal connector and a step down converter adapter. We currently do not have anything that will work.
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Jerred H
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Splice-In
- CURT
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Jerred H.
11/13/2025
Hey John, were you able to find a 24-volt connector and step-down converter that worked with your Tesla’s 16-volt system? Knowing what solution you used could help others with the same setup.