Tesla Produces Last V3 Supercharger, Transitions to V4 Everywhere

Tesla is entering a new phase of its charging network. The company’s Gigafactory in New York has assembled its final V3 Supercharger cabinet, marking a complete shift in production to next‑generation V4 hardware.

According to the official Tesla Charging account on X, the factory produced more than 15,000 V3 cabinets over a seven‑year span. With that production line now retired, the focus has moved entirely to ramping up V4 cabinet output to support an increasingly diverse electric‑vehicle market.

The End of the V3 Supercharger Era

V3 served as the backbone of Tesla’s global charging expansion, introducing 250 kW charging that lets drivers add roughly 200 miles of range in about 15 minutes.

While groundbreaking at launch, V3 was primarily built around Tesla’s 400V vehicle architecture. As the industry shifts to higher‑voltage systems and larger vehicles like the Cybertruck, the hardware requires a fundamental upgrade to meet growing power demands.

The Rise of the V4 Cabinet

V4 brings more than a new exterior; it represents a comprehensive overhaul of the power electronics. A V4 site pairs a V4 stall—featuring a longer cable—with a more powerful cabinet. Some stalls will use ergonomic, easy‑grip handles for improved accessibility and include payment terminals so a Tesla account isn’t necessary.

The new cabinets deliver major gains in efficiency and capacity. A single V4 cabinet can power up to eight charging stalls, doubling the capacity of a V3 cabinet. The smaller footprint and reduced complexity allow faster site deployment at lower cost, reportedly under $40,000 per stall.

On the performance front, V4 supports vehicle architectures from 400V up to 1000V, enabling charging speeds of up to 500 kW for passenger cars. Currently, the Cybertruck is the only vehicle in Tesla’s consumer lineup with an 800V architecture that can fully utilize these higher speeds, while the S3XY family continues to charge at 250 kW, the same as at V3 Superchargers.

A Better Experience for Everyone

Tesla is also working to make charging at V4 stalls more “universal.” In addition to longer cables that help non‑Tesla EVs reach their charge ports, the company has introduced centralized payment kiosks at select locations to simplify use for drivers without the Tesla app.

The first V4 Supercharger was built in March 2023. With the New York factory now fully dedicated to V4 production, these “all‑white” towers are expected to appear far more frequently around the world. As Tesla opens its network to other manufacturers, V4’s versatility and power density will help the company maintain its lead in public charging.