The Limiting Factor: Tesla V4 Supercharger // Megawatt Charging for the Masses

[TSemi]

Next video will detail the Megacharger

00:00 Intro 01:16 On Board Charging vs DC Fast Charge 02:42 Supercharger Version History 04:03 Why a Megacharger AND V4 Supercharger 09:16 1 MWh+ // Back of the Napkin Math 11:26 V4 Supercharger // Engineering for 5x Power 17:56 The Limiting Factors for Charge Rate 19:08 V4 Impact on Current Line-Up 20:05 V4 is for the LR Cybertruck // Min 500 kW Required 21:39 Elon’s 300kW Comment 22:14 Summary

 

[TSemi]

Tesla leaks Supercharger locations opening in the United States

Tesla leaked upcoming Supercharger locations opening in the United States, building up its reliable charging network.

www.teslarati.com

"Tesla is also expected to install Megachargers in Supercharger stations across the United States as it ramps production on the Semi."

 

[Mrbrock]

Tesla leaks Supercharger locations opening in the United States

Tesla leaked upcoming Supercharger locations opening in the United States, building up its reliable charging network.

www.teslarati.com

"Tesla is also expected to install Megachargers in Supercharger stations across the United States as it ramps production on the Semi."

False. So a semi with a 53ft trailer can block all stalls? Never happening. Maybe V5 chargers will hit 1mw but the semi mega chargers will never be installed at normal car charging sites. And V4 is currently limited to 250kw. Even raising voltage to 800 only gets you to 500+, not 1000.

 

[TheHippo]

I very must doubt that "the masses" are going to be driving semi-trailer trucks, let alone Tesla Semi