By Lennon Cihak
Tesla’s highly anticipated V4 Superchargers have made an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK with an interesting twist.
The two images show a close-up of the charging handle, but most interestingly, they also include a space for a screen, and a contactless payment terminal. The images were shared on Twitter by Tesla Owners UK.
Tesla Superchargers are known for thier fast speeds, ease of use and reliability, thanks to Tesla's Supercharger monitoring system.
Superchargers communicate directly with the vehicle and the owner's Tesla account to start, end and pay for the charging session.
This allows for a completely seamless operation that is almost exactly the same as charging at home. However, when Tesla opened up Superchargers to non-Teslas, it needed to allow non-Tesla owners to start and pay for charging sessions.
Tesla implemented this through the Tesla app, requiring non-Tesla owners to create a Tesla account and use the Tesla app to start, end and pay for their charging sessions. However, by adding a screen and terminal to Superchargers, Tesla may offer the ability to charge at Superchargers without a Tesla account at all. This could allow owners to start and pay for their charging session directly from the Supercharger's screen.
Twitter user Nacho Gonzalez pointed out that the payment terminal in the V4 Supercharger is the Payter Apollo, which is the same terminal used by IONITY in Europe, per Twitter user Felix Hamer’s reply.
We originally reported on Tesla’s V4 Supercharging last year when the automotive company revealed its full design in architectural drawings for a station in Danvers, Massachusetts. The first V4 charger officially opened earlier this year in Harderwijk, Netherlands.
These drawings revealed the height of V4 stations to be six feet, four-and-a-quarter inches tall, which is almost one foot taller than V3 Superchargers. They also come with a longer cable to allow charging non-Teslas without blocking other chargers.
Charging Speeds for V4 Superchargers
Tesla’s V4 Superchargers appear to be capable of charging speeds up to 350kW, an increase of 100kW from their 250kW V3 stations.
By Kevin Armstrong
According to a study, Tesla is the most sought-after car in the world. AutoTrader UK reveals that Tesla has claimed the top spot as the most Googled car for sale in a whopping 39 countries.
AutoTrader's Study: A Triumph for Tesla & Jeep
From the vast expanse of the United States to the scenic landscapes of Scandinavia, Tesla has captured the hearts and minds of people in various corners of the world. Here at home, Tesla reigns supreme as the most searched-for car brand in 25 out of the 50 states.
Perhaps the surprising news will come in the other rankings. Jeep is the second most wanted vehicle in the world and the United States. The brand best known for its off-road toughness - although it's more likely most are pavement princesses, was the big search item in 27 countries and 21 states. It was the second most searched car globally.
While Tesla steals the global spotlight, other car brands can't help but rev their engines in admiration. BMW, the renowned German engineering marvel, claims the runner-up position, dominating the hearts of car enthusiasts in 20 countries. The United Kingdom, known for its love affair with all things BMW, proudly joins the list of nations seeking the ultimate driving experience. Coming in third was Toyota and Mercedes-Benz rounds out the top five.
Global Icons: Supercars Still Hold a Place in World's Heart
Despite the rush towards electric, the allure of the supercar brands Lamborghini and Ferrari still has some power, surging into the world's top 10. These iconic brands and powerful beasts consistently captivate enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. Tesla's lead designer Franz von Holzhausen grew up with posters of these brands on his wall. Ferrari reigns supreme in its homeland of Italy and five other countries, while Lamborghini roars triumphantly in the hearts of those in the Cayman Islands and seven other countries.
As the world continues to shift towards sustainable transportation, Tesla has carved out a special place in the hearts of car enthusiasts everywhere. With their eye-catching designs, groundbreaking technology, and unwavering commitment to a greener future, Tesla has taken the automotive world by storm.
So, whether you're a Tesla fan or intrigued by the future of electric vehicles, there's no denying the allure of these revolutionary cars. Tesla has accelerated into the hearts of car enthusiasts worldwide, showing no signs of slowing down.
By Lennon Cihak
A recent video shared on Twitter by Jacob Orth reveals what appears to be a possible prototype of Tesla's shuttle for The Boring Company at their Las Vegas headquarters.
The short, nine-second clip is a quick walkaround of the prototype. Notably, the minibus has seats on each side of the vehicle and a Model 3-styled steering wheel. According to Inside EVs, there have been rumors of Tesla building a prototype for The Boring Company.
The people-mover/minibus project was first mentioned in CEO Elon Musk’s “Tesla Master Plan Part 2” back in 2016. In it, Musk outlined new sectors of transportation Tesla was working to electrify.
“In addition to consumer vehicles, there are two other types of electric vehicle needed: heavy-duty trucks and high passenger-density urban transport,” Musk wrote. “Both are in the early stages of development at Tesla and should be ready for unveiling next year. We believe the Tesla Semi will deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate.”
Tesla brought one of those realities to fruition via the Tesla Semi, unveiled shortly after Musk’s “Tesla Master Plan Part 2”. It went into production last year, but has struggled to ramp up production, despite the profound improvements being made to Tesla’s manufacturing process.
Video of Tesla "Shuttle" Prototype
Although the video shared by Orth appears authentic, we have not been able to confirm its authenticity. The video may also be several years old according to Reddit user, EuthanizeArty. They say they saw this prototype at The Boring Company when they interviewed there four years ago.
“Saw this thing 4 years ago when I was interviewing at Boring,” they said. “I don’t think it’s in active development.”
Leaked video of the secret Tesla van prototype designed for Elon Musk's Vegas Loop, from inside The Boring Company's Las Vegas headquarters pic.twitter.com/A3A3XJ0UTx
— Jacob Orth (@JacobsVegasLife) July 10, 2023
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