Tesla V4 Supercharger coming – what’s new?

You can already see them occasionally in Germany: the Tesla Supercharger V4. Visually, they are clearly distinguishable from their predecessors in their new design – and the improvements are also evident under the hood. Tesla V4 Supercharger much more than just cosmetic in nature.

At the beginning of 2025, Tesla plans to unlock the full functionality of its new charging experience, initially in the USA. But what exactly makes these new charging stations so special?

Tesla Supercharger V4: Modern design

In the fourth version of Tesla's own charging network, the charging station loses its previously defining visual element: The large hole in the middle, where the cable was previously stored, disappears and makes way for a modern, minimalist design. white solid buildingAlthough "making room" is probably the wrong word here, since more space is being filled than before. But anyway.

The cable is now attached to the outside of the charging station and – importantly for vehicles of other brands – is also significantly longer. In any case, the V4 charging stations are designed more robustly than ever before to accommodate third-party chargers, which is particularly evident in the... Card terminal This demonstrates the need for prompt payment for the electricity consumed. Therefore, the invoice will no longer necessarily have to be issued via the [unclear] for non-Tesla drivers. practical Tesla app to be settled.

Tesla V4 Supercharger: Current status

Anyone wanting to admire the latest in Tesla charging infrastructure will have to search a bit, as only a few stations are currently operational. The first one was launched in the Netherlands in early 2023, and Tesla later... V4 Supercharger Germany also achieved.

So what has actually changed for the user? The answer is (still) simple: nothing at all. So far, the new charging stations are purely aesthetic; charging speeds are the same as with the previous V3 model, at a maximum of 250 kW. But of course, that's not how it's meant to stay.

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Tesla V4 Supercharger: Technical Details

Tesla promises its customers up to 1.2 megawatts of charging power at the V4 Supercharger – at least those who drive a Tesla Semi. For the Cybertruck with its 800-volt system, the figure is expected to be even higher. an impressive 500 kW are available. This suggests that third-party vehicles with similar high-voltage systems (z.B. Porsche Taycan) could also benefit from this.

The S3XY vehicles, on the other hand, must continue to make do with 250 kW peak power; the 400-volt system of these models is to blame.

Tesla Supercharger V4 Germany: Difference in the control cabinet

The main difference to the old V3, however, lies not in the charging capacity, but in the design of the control cabinets ("cabinets"). Previously, one such cabinet supplied 4 charging points; now this number has been doubled to 8.

This halves the need for control cabinets, resulting in less space consumption, shorter construction times and lower costs This means that, according to Tesla, the efficiency has also been improved by 2% to minimize losses due to waste heat.

V4 Supercharger Tesla: Almost 1 MW for eight 500 kW charging points

Interestingly, the charging cabinets themselves typically require less than one megawatt of power. However, thanks to optimized load distribution, almost eight vehicles can be charged simultaneously with a peak power of up to 500 kW.

Tesla is therefore continuing to optimize and innovate its Supercharger system, which will further enhance its capabilities. Leading position in charging infrastructure further strengthens the network – at least once the V4 Superchargers are actually fully operational. That will take some time; the first locations in the US are scheduled to go live in 2025.

Have you spotted a Tesla Supercharger V4 yet? Let us know in the comments!