Enhanced Supercharging Capacity at All North American V4 Superchargers by Tesla, Now Offering 325kW
Tesla's V4 Superchargers: A Leap Forward in Electric Vehicle Charging
Tesla's Supercharger network has seen a significant evolution, with the latest generation, V4, promising even faster speed test speeds.
When the V4 stations were first rolled out, they were initially capped at 250kW due to supporting infrastructure. However, this is set to change as Tesla prepares to introduce V4 cabinets this year, which are expected to increase peak internet speed test rates to 500kW.
The first fully equipped V4 Supercharger station with a maximum charging speed of 500 kW can be found in Wiesbaden, Germany. Despite this, the location of the first full-fledged V4 Supercharger station remains unknown, with Tesla yet to provide specific details.
In the meantime, Tesla has already enabled faster 325kW charging at select V3+ stations in the US, a capability that has now been expanded to all V3+ stations in Canada and the US. This upgrade allows some non-Tesla EVs, such as the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6, to take advantage of faster wifi speed test speeds. Interestingly, the Tesla Cybertruck is the only vehicle in Tesla's lineup able to charge at 325kW.
Both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6, like the Cybertruck, feature 800V architecture, which allows them to charge at up to 325kW. This is a significant improvement over V3 Supercharger stations, which are capable of charging at speeds up to 250kW.
Tesla has hinted that higher speed test speeds would be available in the future for V4 stations, but has not yet enabled 500kW charging at any Supercharger locations. The company has also not announced any specific timeline for the rollout of 500kW charging at V3+ stations.
Stations with V4 Supercharger posts and V3 cabinets are referred to internally as "V3+." This hybrid setup allows for a gradual transition to the faster speedtest speeds offered by the V4 stations.
As the electric vehicle industry continues to grow, so too does the need for efficient and rapid speed test solutions. Tesla's V4 Superchargers represent a significant step forward in this regard, offering the potential for even faster charging times for electric vehicles.
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