Tesla has launched its first full V4 Supercharger station in Redwood City, California, featuring a charging capacity of 500 kW per stall. This development upgrades the company’s charging infrastructure.
The 500 kW power output can be fully utilized by the Tesla Cybertruck, the only vehicle in Tesla’s current lineup with an 800-volt architecture. This capability allows the Cybertruck, which is equipped with a 123 kWh battery pack, to charge from a 10% to 80% state of charge in under 30 minutes.
In addition to the increased power output, the V4 system introduces a new cabinet design. This design has three times the power density and can support twice the number of charging stalls per cabinet compared to previous versions. These hardware enhancements are engineered to increase station throughput and efficiency. They also contribute to lower deployment costs and faster installation times for new Supercharger locations.
For most other Tesla vehicle owners, the improvements in real-world charging speeds are incremental. Many existing Tesla models cannot consistently sustain the high charging rates offered by the V4 stalls, and their average charging speeds typically remain in the 80 kW to 100 kW range. The V4 system is part of Tesla’s strategy to scale its Supercharger network and improve performance for future electric vehicle models.
