3 days Ago By Josh Nevett
Tesla has locked in a 2025 launch for its new V4 Supercharger Cabinet, bring fast charging rates of up to 500kW and support for a wider range of vehicles. or signup to continue reading The V4 Cabinet – which can supply power to eight individual Supercharger stalls – ups the maximum charging rate from 250kW to 500kW, while the Tesla Semi truck will now be able to charge at 1.2MW.
At present, Tesla's V4 Superchargers can only provide up to 250kW, though the electric vehicle (EV) specialist has previously said this would increase to 350kW. In addition to faster charging, the V4 Cabinet supports vehicles with an electrical architecture ranging from 400 volts to 1000 volts, an upgrade over the V3 Cabinet's 480-volt limit. .
The changes mean little for Tesla's current range of Australian-market vehicles, as both the and have a maximum DC charging rate of 250kW, and neither has a battery voltage exceeding the limits of the V3 cabinet. However, the improvements do have implications for owners of non-Tesla EVs. Several EVs available in Australia have a maximum DC charging rate exceeding 250kW, including models from Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Porsche, and Audi, due to their respective 800V battery architectures.
In the US, Tesla claims the V4 Cabinet will allow owners to recharge their vehicle 30 per cent faster. The rollout of V4 cabinets will commence in 2025, although it's unclear when the first batch will arrive in Australia. Tesla started rolling out its first V4 Supercharger stalls in Australia earlier this year, which feature payment terminals to increase accessibility to motorists of all vehicle makes.
to continuing the expansion of its Supercharger network in Australia despite recent high-profile layoffs, and said projects currently in construction are continuing to be completed and put into operation. Content originally sourced from: Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data.
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