Tesla has officially launched its first batch of V4 Superchargers in China, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of Tesla’s global charging infrastructure.
According to a post from Tesla on Chinese social media, the initial rollout includes stations in key locations across Shanghai, Chongqing, Gansu, and Zhejiang provinces, with further deployment planned in Beijing, Guangdong, and other regions.
The V4 Superchargers represent Tesla’s most advanced charging technology to date, delivering up to 500 kW of power—double the peak output of the previous V3 unit (250kW). This charging speed however is only achievable with the accompanying V4 Supercharger cabinets, the first of which are expected to be installed in the United States this year.
Until those arrive, V4 Supercharger posts can only deliver a maximum charge rate of 325kW.
Tesla’s new chargers are also designed with longer cables and CCS connectors, making them physically compatible with other EV brands. For added convenience, V4 stalls in China include built-in payment terminals, enabling seamless use by drivers without a Tesla app or adapter.
In a significant policy shift, Tesla confirmed that the V4 Supercharger network in China will be accessible to non-Tesla EVs, including those from domestic giants like BYD and international brands such as Ford and GM. The opening of the network is expected to help alleviate range anxiety, one of the main concerns for potential EV buyers, by providing more reliable, high-speed charging options.
As of June 2025, Tesla operates over 2,100 Supercharger stations and 11,600 Supercharger stalls across mainland China. Globally, its Supercharger network has surpassed 70,000 stalls. Production of the new V4 units is now underway at Tesla’s Shanghai factory, enabling faster deployment across China, the world’s largest EV market, which saw 11.2 million new EV registrations in 2024 alone.
