Tesla plans to launch an all-new V4 supercharger in 2025, which will bring up to 500kW of charging power to electric vehicles and 1.2MW of charging capacity to its commercial semi truck. Approval for the new site is ongoing and is expected to open next year. These charging stations will be equipped with upgraded electronics to support faster charging of electric vehicles from Cybertruck and other manufacturers.
Last year, Tesla rolled out V4 charging piles in parts of Europe and the United States, but these are limited to the 250kW charging capacity of V3 superchargers. The updated V4 charging pile features a new physical payment terminal and longer cables that can be adapted to other manufacturers’ EV charging ports to avoid taking up extra parking Spaces. In addition, they are equipped with CCS connectors, eliminating the need for adapters.
According to Tesla, the V4 charging cabinet can be deployed faster, and each cabinet can power up to eight charging stations. This is particularly beneficial for electric owners of Porsche, Hyundai, Kia and other brands that currently charge slowly on V3 superchargers, as these vehicles do not support higher voltage charging. Tesla plans to deploy the V4 Super charging pile cabinet next year, providing up to 500kW of charging power. For two years, Tesla has been deploying new charging stations, dubbed “V4 Superchargers,” but in reality only deployed charging piles, not charging pile cabinets. A supercharger station consists of a charging pile and a charging pile cabinet, the latter of which is usually located further away and contains all the power electronics.
However, Tesla’s previous so-called “V4 Supercharger station” actually uses a V3 supercharger cabinet, which limits the power output of the charging pile to 250kW. This week, Tesla officially announced the launch of its “V4 Charging Pile Cabinet,” capable of providing up to 500kW of charging power for cars and 1.2MW for Semi trucks.
Key features of the V4 charging rack include: support for 400V-1000V vehicle architecture, providing 30% faster charging for Cybertruck, S3XY model can enjoy the same 250kW charging rate as the V3 charging rack, and can charge 200 miles in 15 minutes (about 321.87 km). The V4 charging rack is faster to deploy and can power up to eight charging stations, doubling the number of charging stations. A smaller footprint and lower complexity means more sites can go online faster. The new generation of hardware features state-of-the-art power electronics designed to be the most reliable devices on the planet, with 3x more power density and higher throughput at a lower cost. Tesla said the first sites equipped with V4 charging pile cabinets are applying for permits and are expected to open next year.