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Tesla started installing the first V4 Superchargers in the US, and they look pretty much the same as those installed in Europe, including the credit card reader and payment screen. The only difference so far is that the US V4 terminals are fitted with NACS plugs and Magic Dock adapters.
Tesla started deploying the V4 Superchargers in Europe and is now moving to Asia and the US. The next iteration of Supercharger terminals promises to offer many improvements over V3 chargers that are now ubiquitous. The most obvious is a longer cord to allow charging of different electric vehicles. Still, underneath the metal sheet, the newer Supercharger stalls should also offer technical enhancements.
When the first Supercharger V4 station was installed in the Netherlands, we got the chance to see the terminal's internals. It was far more complicated inside compared to the V3 Supercharger, mainly because the newer generation features a cooling system. This points to higher power capabilities, hence the need for cable cooling. Indeed, the Supercharger V4 is expected to deliver more power than V3, which theoretically tops at 350 kW. Currently, Supercharger V3 stations only offer 250 kW because no Tesla EV needs more than that.
Things will change when the first Cybertrucks will be delivered to their owners. The Cybertruck is said to share the drive units and electrical architecture with the Tesla Semi, which means 1000-volt capability and megawatt charging. This is where the future Supercharger V4 installations should provide a benefit. This is why Tesla is now busy installing more V4 stations or upgrading existing stations.
The first new Supercharger V4 installation is now under construction in Oregon. When we reported about the new project a week ago, we knew nothing about the terminals Tesla planned to install in Wilsonville. Recent information shows that they opted for a similar setup with the V4 stall deployed in Europe. Naturally, this being the US, they will be fitted with NACS plugs instead of CCS2, but the rest is pretty much unchanged.
This includes the LCD screen and the credit card reader, which means that non-Tesla EV drivers will be able to pay directly for charging without needing to sign up for a Tesla account. Still, just because the card reader is present doesn't mean it will also be activated. The Supercharger V4 terminals in Europe have not activated the card readers yet. Non-Tesla EV owners still need to initiate the charging session from the Tesla app, as before.
Another important detail differentiates the V4 Superchargers installed in the US from those in Europe. Since Tesla needs to ensure compatibility with the CCS vehicles, the US V4 terminals are fitted with Magic Docks, the intelligent adapters that allow charging of both NACS and CCS vehicles.
Recent information on social media shows that Tesla also started retrofitting existing V3 stations with V4 stalls. The first that we know is in Nevada. Unlike V3 stalls retrofitted with Magic Dock adapters, the V4 terminals are designed to seamlessly integrate the Magic Dock. They also have longer charging cables, at 9.5 feet (2.90 meters) instead of the 6.5 feet (2,0 meters) of the V3 Superchargers.
When the first Supercharger V4 station was installed in the Netherlands, we got the chance to see the terminal's internals. It was far more complicated inside compared to the V3 Supercharger, mainly because the newer generation features a cooling system. This points to higher power capabilities, hence the need for cable cooling. Indeed, the Supercharger V4 is expected to deliver more power than V3, which theoretically tops at 350 kW. Currently, Supercharger V3 stations only offer 250 kW because no Tesla EV needs more than that.
Things will change when the first Cybertrucks will be delivered to their owners. The Cybertruck is said to share the drive units and electrical architecture with the Tesla Semi, which means 1000-volt capability and megawatt charging. This is where the future Supercharger V4 installations should provide a benefit. This is why Tesla is now busy installing more V4 stations or upgrading existing stations.
The first new Supercharger V4 installation is now under construction in Oregon. When we reported about the new project a week ago, we knew nothing about the terminals Tesla planned to install in Wilsonville. Recent information shows that they opted for a similar setup with the V4 stall deployed in Europe. Naturally, this being the US, they will be fitted with NACS plugs instead of CCS2, but the rest is pretty much unchanged.
This includes the LCD screen and the credit card reader, which means that non-Tesla EV drivers will be able to pay directly for charging without needing to sign up for a Tesla account. Still, just because the card reader is present doesn't mean it will also be activated. The Supercharger V4 terminals in Europe have not activated the card readers yet. Non-Tesla EV owners still need to initiate the charging session from the Tesla app, as before.
Another important detail differentiates the V4 Superchargers installed in the US from those in Europe. Since Tesla needs to ensure compatibility with the CCS vehicles, the US V4 terminals are fitted with Magic Docks, the intelligent adapters that allow charging of both NACS and CCS vehicles.
Recent information on social media shows that Tesla also started retrofitting existing V3 stations with V4 stalls. The first that we know is in Nevada. Unlike V3 stalls retrofitted with Magic Dock adapters, the V4 terminals are designed to seamlessly integrate the Magic Dock. They also have longer charging cables, at 9.5 feet (2.90 meters) instead of the 6.5 feet (2,0 meters) of the V3 Superchargers.
Closer Look at the US V4 Magic Dock w/payment Terminal pic.twitter.com/IAqMJw0yiU
— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) October 10, 2023
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