In September 2024, Tesla made important progress in expanding its Supercharger network in Canada. The company is not only bringing new, high-performance charging infrastructure to the country, but is also increasingly allowing drivers of other electric vehicles (EVs) to use the network.
• Canada’s first V4 Supercharger will open in Langley, British Columbia in 2024
• By 2025, 750 Supercharger stations in Canada will also be open to third-party vehicles
• V4 Superchargers offer longer cables for easier use by third-party brands
Introduction of Tesla V4 Superchargers in Canada
A new milestone is the introduction of the latest V4 Supercharger technology. After first being introduced in Europe in 2023, these charging stations will also reach Canada in 2024. The first V4 Superchargers were installed in Langley, British Columbia, in the spring and recently went into operation, according to a post by Drive Tesla Canada. However, these currently still offer the same charging power as the V3 models with 250 kW, as the same technical modules are used. A major improvement of the V4 columns is the maximized cable length, which makes it easier to serve vehicles from other manufacturers with different charging ports. Future Tesla vehicles are expected to benefit from higher charging speeds of up to 350 kW, especially the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck model, it continues.
Canada is seeing the construction of more V4 Superchargers in various regions, including Kananaskis in Alberta, which is already operational. This location will relieve pressure on existing, busy Superchargers like the one in Canmore, Alberta. Expanding to such strategic locations shows Tesla’s commitment to improving charging infrastructure across the board and providing drivers with more options, especially along busy routes like the Trans-Canada Highway, Drive Tesla Canada added.
Expansion of the Supercharger network for non-Tesla vehicles
In addition to the technical development, Tesla is also expanding access to its Supercharger network, as electrive reports in an online article. Thanks to the so-called “Magic Dock” technology, vehicles from other manufacturers can now also be charged at the stations. In Canada, Tesla has announced that it will open a total of 750 Supercharger stations to third-party brands by 2025. This measure will be made possible by a combination of new stations and the retrofitting of existing locations. A pilot project is currently being tested between Sudbury and Ottawa to further advance the opening of the charging infrastructure, it continues. This will give non-Tesla vehicles with CCS adapters access to the Superchargers.
The Canadian government is supporting these efforts through funding programs to promote electromobility. For example, grants totaling over 25 million Canadian dollars have been made available for the expansion of charging infrastructure in Ontario, as electrive reports.
Geographical distribution of the new charging stations
When expanding the Supercharger network, Tesla is not only focusing on metropolitan areas, but also on rural regions and busy routes. In British Columbia, for example, new Supercharger stations are planned in Richmond, Langley and Vancouver Island, as the Drive Tesla Canada article further reveals. Locations in more rural regions such as Kananaskis in Alberta or Moncton in Nova Scotia are also set to benefit from the expansion. These locations will be strategically placed along important traffic routes such as the Trans-Canada Highway to provide convenient charging for both short- and long-distance drivers.
The provinces of Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have not yet been included in the expansion plans, although demand for more charging infrastructure in these regions remains. This could indicate that Tesla is gradually adjusting its expansion plans in Canada and considering additional provinces in future phases, according to Drive Tesla Canada.
Challenges and outlook
Although Tesla is making progress in improving charging infrastructure, some challenges remain. The current charging speed of the V4 Superchargers is still limited to 250 kW, and only future models such as the Cybertruck will benefit from the planned higher charging powers. In addition, coverage remains incomplete in certain regions, which could potentially be offset by further investments and construction projects in the future, electrive concludes.
D. Maier / Editorial staff Finanzen.net
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