Tesla to launch first V4 Superchargers in China soon

Beijing (Gasgoo)- Tesla announced via its official Weibo account on January 24 that its first V4 Supercharger stations in China are set to be launched soon. 

In November 2024, a report disclosed that Tesla will introduce its V4 Superchargers in China in 2025. The superchargers offer up to 500 kW of charging power for electric vehicles (EVs) and up to 1.2 MW for the Tesla Semi trucks. At the time of the report, Tesla had begun seeking permits for sites equipped with the new V4 cabinets.  

Tesla started deploying V4 Superchargers in select regions of Europe and the U.S. in 2023, though their charging power was limited to the 250-kW capacity of the earlier V3 Superchargers. The upgraded V4 units feature longer cables compatible with other EV brands without requiring adapters, CCS connectors, and built-in physical payment terminals.  

Tesla highlighted several benefits of the V4 design, including faster deployment, with each cabinet supporting up to eight stalls. The new design reduces site complexity and cabinet space requirements, allowing for quicker station rollouts. The V4 cabinets also achieve three times the power density of previous models while improving reliability and lowering costs.  

Globally, Tesla's Supercharger network surpassed 60,000 stalls as of October 2024, with over 2,000 stations and 11,622 stalls deployed across the Chinese Mainland.