Tesla’s Charging Infrastructure Set for Major Upgrade with V4

Tesla is preparing to launch its next-generation V4 Cabinet in 2025, marking a significant advancement in electric vehicle charging technology.

The new system will deliver unprecedented charging speeds, reaching up to 500kW for passenger vehicles and an impressive 1.2MW for the Tesla Semi truck.

In 2023, Tesla launched V4 Post, which made improvements to the charging experience for all EVs.
Today, we’re announcing the V4 Cabinet — capable of delivering up to 500kW for cars and 1.2MW for Semi. pic.twitter.com/PcR33Ipon0

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This development builds upon Tesla’s V4 Superchargers, which were introduced in 2023 with 350kW charging capabilities.

While the initial V4 rollout, which began in Europe, was primarily designed to accommodate higher-voltage architectures, the upcoming V4 Cabinet represents a more comprehensive solution for the evolving EV market.

The current Tesla models (S, 3, X, and Y) can achieve charging rates of 250kW on existing V3 cabinets, providing approximately 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes.

However, the new V4 Cabinet is specifically engineered to support vehicles with 400 to 1000V architectures, broadening its compatibility across different EV platforms.

Tesla’s first Superchargers were introduced in 2012 with only 90kW charging speeds.

The company has already begun the permitting process for V4 Cabinet locations, though specific deployment details and initial market locations remain undisclosed.

The upgrade appears particularly timely as Tesla’s Supercharging Network opens up to non-Tesla EVs.

Tesla V4 Supercharger Payment Terminals

Without active payment terminals, non-Tesla EV owners may face challenges in using Supercharger stations, potentially limiting the network’s accessibility. However, Only two V4 Supercharger sites let you use the payment terminal.

Locations:

• Tottenham, London: The first V4 site with contactless payment opened at the Tesla Service Centre. It has 12 stalls that can deliver up to 250kW.

• Norway: Payment screens are active, showing real-time charging prices.

The payment screens display:

• Charging rate (e.g. $0.48 per kWh)
• Idle fees (e.g. $0.96 per minute)
• Language options

Non-Tesla owners can now use these chargers by tapping their credit card on the terminal, without needing a Tesla account.