Tesla is set to finally deliver 500 kW charging with the imminent installation of its highly anticipated V4 Supercharger stations.
The rollout of Supercharger V4 has been marked by uncertainty, with Tesla’s announcement sparking a mix of excitement and skepticism from fans and critics alike.
Despite being deployed two years ago, Tesla’s “Supercharger V4” initiative has thus far focused solely on installing charging stalls.
Supercharger stations comprise two primary elements: the stall area, where the charging cable is situated, and the cabinets, which are typically located farther away and house all the station’s electronic facilities.
Tesla actually employed existing Supercharger V3 cabinets for its new “Supercharger V4”. Although this has limited the facility’s output of the charging stations to 250 kW –
Tesla formally unveiled its V4 Powerpack, capable of delivering up to 500 kilowatts (kW) to vehicles and 1.2 megawatts (MW) to the Semi fleet.
The primary options for the V4 Cupboard, as outlined by Tesla:
- We’ve enhanced our powertrain technology to support 400V-1000V car architectures, enabling a 30% faster recharge for the innovative Cybertruck. SSEXY autonomous vehicles revel in the luxurious experience of 250 kW high-speed charging, which they have previously encountered on their V3 platform – recharging up to 200 miles in just a quarter of an hour?
- The V4 Cupboard supports eight posts and features twice as many stalls per cupboard unit. As digital infrastructure evolves, streamlined processes enable rapid website deployment.
- Sleek, cutting-edge energy electronics engineered for unparalleled reliability, boasting a remarkable 3X increase in energy density that effortlessly amplifies productivity while reducing costs.
Tesla reveals that its inaugural websites featuring the brand-new V4 cabinets are now live. The corporation anticipates launching its initial websites within the next 12 months.
Recently, we highlighted Tesla’s innovative Oasis Supercharger initiative, featuring larger solar arrays and battery storage systems designed to power the charging station independently from the grid.
Initially, when introducing the Supercharger network, Tesla pledged to integrate solar panels and energy storage at each station, with Elon Musk himself stating that most sites would be capable of operating independently.
While Tesla has implemented solar panels and battery storage at some charging stations, the vast majority lack dedicated power systems or feature only limited solar canopy installations.
In 2016, I posed the question to Elon Musk regarding a timeline for this initiative, prompting him to indicate that it would soon become a reality once the necessary infrastructure was in place – specifically the Supercharger V3, Powerpack V2, and SolarCity acquisitions.
After a roughly eight-year period, the pieces finally seem to be falling into place with the advent of Supercharger V4, Megapacks, and the launch of Oasis.
