Tesla has announced upcoming improvements to its V4 Supercharger stations, aimed at enhancing user convenience. The move aligns with Tesla’s strategy to open up its extensive charging network to other electric vehicle brands.
The initial rollout of V4 Superchargers in the Netherlands last year maintained performance parity with the preceding V3 Superchargers, as both utilized the same supporting infrastructure. Notable immediate benefits of the V4 design included a longer charging cable, facilitating easier use for non-Tesla electric vehicles with non-standardized charge port locations. The new Superchargers also featured a redesigned charging handle, necessitating a new holster for secure docking when not in use.
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Responding to user feedback on X (formerly Twitter), Tesla acknowledged concerns related to the V4 Superchargers, particularly citing issues with heavier and less flexible cables, along with reported instances of the holster not reliably securing the charging handle.
Minor things matter. Cable dock & stiffness improvements coming soon!
— Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) December 31, 2023
In response, Tesla assured users that “Cable dock & stiffness improvements [are] coming soon!” However, specific details regarding the nature of these updates, whether they would apply to existing V4 stations, or the production timeline, were not provided.
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In recent months, Tesla has significantly expanded the deployment of V4 Supercharger installations, encompassing both new station constructions and retrofits of existing V3 stations, predominantly in Europe. Notably, installations in Canada have been limited, with only a few in the United States.
However, projections suggest a substantial increase in these numbers as major automakers commit to adopting Tesla’s charging technology, offering access to a network of over 15,000 Superchargers across North America.
