Tesla's Debut of V4 Supercharger in the UK

author: FutureCar Staff    

Tesla has officially launched its first V4 Supercharging site in the United Kingdom, marking the seventh European station to feature the new dispensers. The V4 Superchargers were installed at the company's Tottenham Service Centre in Tottenham, as previously reported.

One of the most interesting additions to the new site is the introduction of a card payment method. EVA England demonstrated this feature in a short video, showing that non-Tesla electric car owners can now charge their vehicles simply by connecting them to the CCS2 charging connector and using a contactless bank card reader. The cost is displayed at £0.50 per minute, and any difference is returned to the user's account after the charging session.

It is worth noting that the Tesla app is not necessary for non-Tesla EV owners to use the Superchargers, although it is still an available option. In summary, there are now three methods for charging non-Tesla EVs: using the Tesla app, scanning a QR code at the dispenser, or using the bank card reader and display at the V4 stalls.

Esther Kokkelmans shared images of the new stalls and the display, giving us a glimpse of the new setup. Additionally, reports suggest that another V4 Supercharging site might be located in Swindon, equipped with 16 350-kilowatt stalls.

Currently, there are seven publicly available V4 Supercharging sites, with several more under construction. The known sites are distributed across Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK. In addition, V4 dispensers have already been installed in Norway and Spain.

The rollout of V4 Superchargers in Europe aims to make the network accessible to non-Tesla EVs, thanks to the longer cables provided by the new dispensers. Both Tesla and non-Tesla EVs are equipped with CCS2 charging inlets, ensuring compatibility.

Plans are also underway to introduce V4 Superchargers in North America, offering longer cable lengths to accommodate various non-Tesla electric vehicles. However, there is a compatibility issue that needs to be resolved. Tesla plans to address this by first integrating Magic Dock built-in CCS1 adapters, followed by standalone NACS-to-CCS1 adapters, which will be available in 2024. The final solution involves a switch from CCS1 to NACS at the vehicle level, set to begin in 2025.

FutureCar Staff