Tesla’s Charging Infrastructure Set for Major Upgrade with V4 Cabinet

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.

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, significantly broadening its compatibility across different EV platforms.

This advancement showcases how far Tesla’s charging technology has come since its first Superchargers in 2012, which offered 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. With the V4 Cabinet’s ability to accommodate various vehicle architectures, Tesla is positioning itself to provide efficient and reliable charging solutions for the entire electric vehicle community, regardless of manufacturer.