Reverse Engineering the Tesla Battery Management System to Increase Power Available

Delve into the intricacies of Tesla's Battery Management System (BMS) in this 41-minute Black Hat conference talk. Explore how the P85D upgrade provided unique insights into power request handling for dual motor vehicles. Learn about the architecture, history, and key components of Tesla's BMS, including the Bitbuster, Pyrofuse location, and current shunt. Discover the Tesla Toolbox, data structures, and DBC files used in the reverse engineering process. Examine hardware modifications, the challenges faced, and potential future developments in EV power management. Gain valuable knowledge about firmware analysis and vehicle performance optimization through this comprehensive presentation on Tesla's cutting-edge technology.

Intro
About me
Outline
Architecture
BMS
History
Bitbuster
Pyrofuse Location
Current Shunt
Tesla Toolbox
Data
Helpful Comments
Data Structures
DBC File
VehicleSpy
Hardware Modification
The Process
The Problem
The Canvas
Whats Next
References
Questions
Intel
Firmware
Questions and Answers