Tesla’s Cybertruck has achieved a new peak charging speed using the NxuOne Charging Station from Nxu, a tech company specializing in EV charging and energy storage solutions. The test, conducted earlier this week with several Cybertruck units and a NxuOne Charging Station, saw the Cybertruck reach a peak charging rate of 327kW, surpassing the previous record of 253kW.
The Cybertruck’s revolutionary 800-volt architecture, designed for faster charging speeds, allowed it to peak at 327.67 kW, 814 volts, and a peak current of 462 amps.
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Charging speed is a critical factor in EV adoption, as it addresses concerns about the convenience of charging compared to refueling at gas stations for ICE vehicles. While many EV owners charge at home, stops at Superchargers and other EV charging stations can still be longer. EV companies are focusing on faster charging capabilities, with the 800-volt architecture being a key development.
Tesla, known for its extensive global network of EV chargers, confirmed in October 2023 that the Cybertruck would feature the 800-volt architecture, offering notable cost savings and performance improvements. Vehicles with this architecture use less copper, reducing weight.
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Nxu Founder, Chairman, and CEO Mark Hanchett commented on the achievement, stating, “The Nxu team has worked incredibly hard to validate the charging power of our NxuOne Charging System in real-world scenarios. We believe we’ve created one of the fastest charging units available today, and now we have the data to substantiate those claims.”
Nxu was the first third-party company to conduct a successful NACS charging session on a Cybertruck without a Tesla Supercharger station in late February.
