Tesla's 500 kW V4 Superchargers Are Here. What It Means For EV Charging

"Tesla has started rolling out V4 cabinets which enable charging speeds of up to 500 kilowatts at Superchargers. They will only support Teslas initially, but the automaker said support for non-Tesla EVs is coming soon. The majority of Tesla Superchargers are capped at 250 kW currently, whereas rival networks are deploying more high-powered stations. Tesla's first ultra-fast Supercharger went online in Redwood City, California, on Monday."

"The new hardware supports charging speeds of up to 500 kilowatts, cutting charge times, easing congestion and making long EV trips far more convenient for drivers. The Tesla Supercharger network is already the largest and most reliable DC fast-charging network in the U.S. However, the vast majority of Superchargers offer a maximum output of 250 kilowatts. A growing number of EVs, especially those with 800-volt architecture such as the Tesla Cybertruck, Lucid Gravity and Hyundai Ioniq 9, can accept faster charging speeds."

"The V4 cabinets support vehicle architectures from 400V to 1,000V, so everything from your Chevy Equinox EV to the Lucid Gravity should be able to charge at these stations. Cybertruck owners can expect around 30% faster charging, while Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y drivers won't see a change. Those vehicles still ride on 400-volt architectures, which limits their speed to 250 kW."

Tesla has begun deploying V4 Supercharger cabinets that enable charging speeds up to 500 kilowatts for light-duty vehicles and up to 1.2 megawatts for the Semi. Initial V4 stalls will support Tesla vehicles only, with non-Tesla EV compatibility promised soon. Most existing Superchargers are capped at 250 kW, while rival networks are installing 350–400 kW chargers. V4 cabinets support 400V to 1,000V vehicle architectures, allowing vehicles like the Chevy Equinox EV and Lucid Gravity to use higher power. Cybertruck charging speeds could increase about 30%, while 400V Teslas remain limited to roughly 250 kW, still adding about 200 miles in 15 minutes.

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