The electric vehicle landscape is shifting into a higher gear. Tesla has officially begun construction on what is being hailed as the world’s first true V4 Supercharger station in Campbell, California. This landmark project marks a significant leap forward in charging technology, moving beyond the incremental updates of the past to deliver a platform built for the next generation of electric transport.
The development, spotted by keen-eyed enthusiasts, confirms Tesla's commitment to its ambitious timeline, with work now underway at the Kirkwood Plaza location.
A Site Confirmed, A Future Unveiled
The precise location of this pioneering station was confirmed by well-known Supercharger enthusiast @MarcoRPi1 on X (formerly Twitter). According to their detailed post, the construction is taking place at 1600 W. Campbell Avenue, in the Kirkwood Plaza directly in front of a Walgreens.
The post included map images providing both aerial and street-level views of the active construction site, offering a clear look at the early stages of this much-anticipated project. This on-the-ground intelligence has electrified the EV community, providing tangible proof that Tesla's next-generation charging infrastructure is moving from blueprint to reality.
You can see the initial evidence of the construction for yourself in the post from @MarcoRPi1, embedded below.
More Than Just a New Post: The "True V4" Distinction
So, what makes this station in Campbell so special? It’s not just the installation of the familiar taller, V4 charging posts that Tesla began rolling out in 2023. The key differentiator lies beneath the surface: this will be the first station to feature the full V4 ecosystem, including the powerful new V4 power cabinets.
This is a critical distinction. When Tesla first introduced the sleek, credit-card-enabled V4 posts, they were often still connected to the previous generation V3 power cabinets. This setup acted as a bottleneck, capping charging speeds at the V3 maximum of 250 kW. Even when some cabinets were later updated to push 325 kW for compatible vehicles like the Cybertruck, it still wasn't the full potential of the V4 hardware.
The new V4 cabinets, which Tesla unveiled in late 2024, are the true heart of this upgrade. They are engineered to unlock unprecedented charging power:
- Up to 500 kW for Passenger Vehicles: This is double the peak output of the original V3 stations. For drivers, this could translate to significantly reduced charging times, potentially adding hundreds of miles of range in just minutes, making long-distance EV travel even more convenient.
- Up to 1.2 MW for the Tesla Semi: This station design future-proofs the infrastructure for Tesla’s commercial ambitions, providing the immense power required to charge a Class 8 semi-truck efficiently.
Beyond raw power, the V4 cabinets boast a better efficiency rating and a smaller physical footprint, which simplifies installation and could allow for more flexible site designs in the future. As reported by Drive Tesla Canada, this development solidifies Tesla's technological lead in the fast-charging arena.
What This Means for Tesla Owners and the EV Industry
The deployment of a true V4 Supercharger station is a watershed moment. For current Tesla owners with vehicles capable of accepting higher charging rates (like the Cybertruck and future models like the next-generation Roadster), it promises a dramatically faster charging experience, edging closer to the convenience of refueling a gas car.
For the broader industry, it sets a new benchmark. As Tesla continues to open its Supercharger network to other automakers through the North American Charging Standard (NACS), stations like the one in Campbell will become the gold standard that all EVs will eventually be able to access. This puts pressure on other charging networks to accelerate their own technological development.
The construction in Campbell is just the beginning. As these true V4 stations proliferate, they will form the backbone of an ultra-fast charging network capable of supporting not only the millions of EVs on the road today but also the heavy-duty electric trucks that will transform freight transport tomorrow. The future of charging is being built now, and it’s taking shape on a plot of land in California.
The world's first "real" V4 station is now under construction in Campbell, California!!! pic.twitter.com/ANGCjTuiuz
— MarcoRP (@MarcoRPi1) September 22, 2025
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