Tesla tests Supercharger charging processes with over 320 kW

Tesla is testing higher charging capacities than the 250 kW currently standard for V4 and V3 at individual Superchargers in the US - some drivers recorded just over 320 kW. This comes as Tesla is looking to open its charging network to other brands.

As Electrek writes, Tesla is investigating the potential of its current Supercharger V4 to charge at over 300 kW at a few stations. However, these V4s are still combined with the charging technology cabinets of the V3 generation, which is why there is talk of tests on so-called Superchargers V3+.

Tesla EVs can only charge at a maximum of 250 kW, but Tesla is increasingly opening up its chargers to third-party brands, some of which are bringing out vehicles with a DC charging capacity of 400 kW. So, the US manufacturer is now apparently focussing on the peak charging capacity.

Although the company has switched to installing primarily V4 Superchargers worldwide, which support up to 350 kW of power, Tesla continues to combine them with V3 generation charging technology cabinets, which is why their potential has so far remained unutilised. However, the tests show that more is possible. Lead Tesla engineer Wes Morrill confirmed on X that the company was indeed “Running a trial on a few different V3+ stations (V3 cabinet + V4 charge post). This is not a bug, but it’s also not rolled out to all hardware capable stations.” Posts from various users on X show photos of Superchargers with peak charging capacities of a good 320 kW.

electrek.co