The company is getting ready to let other car brands use its charging network. Many non-Tesla electric cars can charge faster than Teslas, so the network needs an upgrade to keep up.
Right now, Tesla's V3 and V4 Superchargers typically max out at 250 kilowatts. But according to Electrek, some V4 chargers paired with V3 charging cabinets are pushing over 300 kilowatts. People are calling these souped-up stations "V3+" Superchargers.
Tesla's own cars can only charge up to 250 kilowatts. But other brands' EVs can handle up to 400 kilowatts of DC fast charging. Tesla's newest V4 Superchargers could theoretically pump out 350 kilowatts, but they're held back by older V3 equipment.
Wes Morrill, a lead engineer at Tesla, confirmed on X: "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."
Some Tesla owners have shared photos on X showing Superchargers hitting 320 kilowatts. That's a big jump from the current 250-kilowatt limit.
These tests show Tesla is working on boosting charging speeds across its network. As more non-Tesla EVs start using Superchargers, faster charging will help keep wait times down and improve the experience for all electric car drivers.
Source: Electrek