Tesla Files Plans for Another Robotaxi-Only Supercharger

Tesla has submitted plans in Austin for a second Robotaxi-only Supercharger depot at its Ridgepoint site, specifying 24 V4 stalls to support commercial autonomous operations.

Permits and blueprints uncovered by longtime Supercharger tracker MarcoRPi1 (@MarcoRPi1) on X show plans for a second dedicated fleet charging site in Austin. The drawings specify a 24-stall DC fast-charging installation at 2323 Ridgepoint Drive, an existing sales, delivery, and service facility in northeast Austin.

The project folder explicitly labels the development as "2323 Ridgepoint Dr – Robotaxi," confirming its intended purpose.

Plug-In Stalls Over Wireless Charging Pads

The Ridgepoint filing is the second commercial charging depot submitted in the area recently. A few weeks ago, plans surfaced for another massive charging hub in Austin with 80 wireless chargers along East St. Elmo Road, which called for 48 V4 stalls in phase one before adding inductive charging pads in phase two.

By contrast, the Ridgepoint drawings show no wireless charging equipment. The layout calls for three V4 Supercharger cabinets feeding 24 V4 posts, powered by a 2,500 kVA utility transformer and a 4,000-amp switchboard.

The site will repurpose roughly 29 to 32 existing parking spaces behind the facility, install mini EV flex bollards, and mount wireless access points on light poles to communicate directly with incoming vehicles.

While Tesla plans for the Cybercab to eventually use wireless inductive charging exclusively, current production units still carry a hidden NACS port on the rear bumper. Standard Model Y robotaxis also rely on standard plugs, meaning conventional V4 posts can service both vehicle lines immediately.

Ground Support for Scaling Fleets

The timing of the permit filing aligns with growing fleet demands. Tesla officially started offering public Cybercab rides last week, making dedicated turnaround facilities increasingly necessary.

These Robotaxi-only staging hubs are expected to handle more than just charging. Earlier filings showed that Tesla Robotaxi hubs are adding automated car-cleaning robots to vacuum floors, sanitize surfaces, and wipe down windows between passenger trips.

With the St. Elmo location covering the south side and Ridgepoint anchoring the northeast corridor, Tesla is building dedicated charging depots across Austin to keep its driverless vehicles charged and moving without competing with retail owners for public Supercharger plugs.