Summary
- Tesla has announced that Cybertrucks can now charge at speeds of up to 325kW at select Supercharger sites with V4 charging stalls
- The company is preparing to roll out V4 charging cabinets in 2025, enabling speeds of up to 500kW
- Initial sites where Cybertrucks can charge at 325kW have been listed and more locations will be added
- Tesla quietly started rolling out upgraded V4 Superchargers last year, with faster charging speeds being tested at select locations
- Prefabricated charging units are being used to deploy charging stations faster, with cost savings being passed on to customers after recent price reductions in North American and European markets.
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Tesla has announced faster charging speeds for the Cybertruck at select Supercharger sites with V4 charging stalls, ahead of the rollout of V4-compatible power cabinets. The Cybertruck can now charge at speeds of up to 325kW at certain locations, with the arrival of V4 cabinets expected to enable speeds of up to 500kW. All V4 posts with a V3 cabinet will eventually allow for 325kW charging speeds, and these Cybertrucks are currently charging at 400v at 325kW. The full capabilities of their 800v charging architecture will be accessible with the arrival of the V4 cabinet.
Sites where Tesla Cybertrucks can currently charge at speeds of up to 325kW include Lebec, CA; Chemult, OR; Columbus, GA; Dayton, OH; Dunnigan, CA; Lamoni, IA; Wilsonville, OR; Truckee, CA; Harrison, NY; Farr West, UT; and more. Tesla aims to roll out access to even more locations in the near future. The company has quietly started rolling out upgraded V4 Superchargers in North America and other markets, with the power cabinets requiring updates for faster charging speeds. Trials of faster charging speeds on the V4 stalls at select Supercharger locations have been ongoing, and even sites with V3 cabinets are expected to soon access faster charging.
Tesla has highlighted the advantages of prefabricated charging units built at the Gigafactory in Buffalo, New York, which come in pre-built structures with four stall units that are delivered to the site. These prefab units can be installed in just four days from delivery, allowing for faster deployment of charging stations. Cost-savings from building Supercharger stalls this way will be passed onto customers, following recent price reductions in both North American and European markets. Tesla Supercharger network is leading the U.S. towards its 2030 charging goals, with continued advancements and improvements in charging infrastructure.
Max de Zegher, Tesla’s North American Charging Director, has reposted the news about faster charging speeds for the Cybertruck and clarified that V4 posts with V3 cabinets will enable 325kW charging speeds. Tesla’s latest charging improvements and milestones include the rollout of upgraded V4 Superchargers, trials of faster charging speeds, and plans to expand access to more locations. The company is focused on providing faster and more efficient charging solutions for customers, with cost-savings and benefits from prefabricated charging units being passed onto users. The progress in the Tesla Supercharger network is propelling the U.S. towards its 2030 charging goals.
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