- Tesla Updates Supercharger V4 to Allow 325-kw Peak Power for Cybertruck
- True 500-kw, 800-volt Charging Coming Later with V4 Cabinets
- Peak Power Increase to Reduce Charge Time for Cybertruck
Tesla has announced an update to its V4 Supercharger stations, allowing for a peak power output of 325 kw. However, Cybertruck owners will have to wait for the 800-volt charging they have been anticipating.
All V4-designated Superchargers can now deliver the increased peak output, as confirmed by Tesla on their social media platform, X, owned by Elon Musk.
While V4 technically supports charging at 800 volts or even up to 1,000 volts, the current V4 locations are not yet equipped with the complete hardware set. They are still utilizing Tesla’s V3 cabinet, which means they cannot fully utilize the 800-volt charging capability of the Cybertruck.
Prior to the arrival of true V4 cabinets, Tesla is leveraging the more capable V4 cables and connectors to provide a brief boost in power, reducing the Cybertruck’s charging time from 10-80% by up to five minutes.
Tesla Supercharger
Tesla has been testing higher output for Supercharger stations since last year, with V3+ stations combining V3 cabinets and V4 charge posts. The V4 Supercharger hardware was announced in 2022 and installations began in 2023, aimed at providing higher-power charging for vehicles like the Semi and Cybertruck.
While the Cybertruck currently boasts 800-volt charging, other EVs from different brands are also moving towards this capability and will soon be seen at Supercharger stations. Tesla is adapting by adding longer cables to accommodate vehicles with charge ports in different positions.
Tesla Supercharger
Stellantis is not waiting for Tesla’s hardware upgrades and has patented a system to boost the output of 400-volt DC fast-charging stations for 800-volt EVs. This will enable their future EVs to charge at higher power levels from existing Superchargers. The Lucid Gravity, set to gain Supercharger access soon, claims impressive charging capabilities on different voltage chargers.