The Tesla Supercharger V4 has the capability to be twice as efficient as the one it replaces. Finally, some additional details on the Supercharger V4, the most recent iteration of Tesla’s well-liked DC fast-charging station, are becoming available.
It is reported that Tesla is stepping up manufacture of the new charger in preparation for a quick deployment. The potential for a greater charge rate (which is now capped at 250 kW for the Supercharger V3) and a mechanism to enable CCS charging for non-Tesla electric vehicles are two features that are anticipated for the new charger.
Later it was discovered that the Magic Dock was the CCS answer. Just Supercharger V3 stations have used it so far, and the V4 hadn’t been spotted until earlier this month.
In the Netherlands, Tesla began to install its first Supercharger V4 station, as we previously reported. The station was still being covered at the time, though.
First Look
We previously reported on the station’s first appearance, and today, Tesla formally launched it:
First V4 Supercharger stalls now open in Harderwijk 🇳🇱!
Stalls are equipped with a longer cable, providing easy access for all EVs. pic.twitter.com/TnY3dBoyhP
— Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) March 15, 2023
But once more, Tesla just mentioned the obvious—a longer cable—in terms of the next-generation Supercharger.
Nonetheless, we are learning a little bit more about its power because nearby Tesla owners are using the new charging station.
A Tesla owner noticed the charger’s specifications for electric cars, which showed a rated voltage of 1,000V and a rated current of 615A:
Sticker on the back of the new @Tesla V4 supercharger in The Netherlands #TeslaEurope @tesla_europe pic.twitter.com/5BsGvn41Iq
— Esther Kokkelmans (@EstherKokkelman) March 15, 2023
This would imply a maximum power output of 600 kW overall. Of course, the top-rated output is rarely sustained or even attained, but theoretically, the new Supercharger V4 is capable of doing that.
The other restriction applies to cars. By the time they are nearly completely drained, the majority of Tesla vehicles on the market today won’t be able to receive half of that power. It might show the direction Tesla intends to take its electric cars in the foreseeable future.
However, we are unsure if Tesla splits that power, despite the fact that the Supercharger v3 saw the firm abandon that tactic.
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