Tesla launches fourth-generation Supercharger with up to 500kW and 1.2MW charging capacity
Tesla has officially announced the launch of the Supercharger V4. These charging stations can handle up to 500 kW for passenger cars and up to 1.2 MW for the Tesla Semi tractor.
What's different.
Tesla has been installing new charging stations for two years now and calling them "Supercharger V4". The problem is that Supercharger complexes consist of two main parts: the posts where the charging cable is located and the power cabinets (aka cabins), which are usually located a little further away and contain all the high-powered electronics. Even though the new charging posts are V4, the power cabinets in these upgraded stations correspond only to V3. Therefore, the power is still limited to 250 kW.
The fully updated Supercharger V4 unlocks the full potential of the Supercharger:
- Faster charging: support for architectures from 400 V to 1000 V. For example, the Tesla Cybertruck will charge 30 per cent faster. For S, 3, X, Y models, the speed will remain at 250 kW - 200 miles (320 km) in 15 minutes.
- More efficient deployment: one V4 cabinet provides energy for 8 charging stations, twice as many as with the V3. This will allow new stations to be installed faster.
- New equipment: next generation electronics with three times the power of previous models and reduced costs.
When to expect the new stations?
In the US, Tesla has already applied for permits to install the first Supercharger V4 stations. They are expected to open next year.
Source: Electrek
