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Tesla Activates First Full V4 Supercharger Delivering 500 kW in California

Modular V4 cabinets enable 500 kW for cars and 1.2 MW for the Semi, with broader EV access targeted for the fourth quarter.

Overview

  • The first complete V4 site, pairing new stalls with V4 power cabinets, is live in Redwood City, California, according to Tesla.
  • Tesla says the new hardware supports up to 500 kW for compatible passenger vehicles and up to 1.2 MW for the Tesla Semi.
  • At launch the station serves Tesla vehicles only, with the company saying non‑Tesla access is expected after final engineering checks in Q4.
  • Most current 400‑volt Tesla models remain capped near 250 kW, while higher‑voltage vehicles such as the Cybertruck can utilize the increased power.
  • Tesla highlights a modular cabinet design—AC in, 16 power‑electronics trays, DC out—with two stalls per cabinet, higher power density, and promised gains in throughput, efficiency, cost and deployment speed.