Tesla has implemented a new technology that helps improve the charging of electric vehicles with LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries. This development also allows for solutions to problems in cold climates. Here are the details…

Tesla speeds up charging times by up to four times

An important part of charging an electric vehicle is preconditioning the battery, which must heat the cells to the right temperature before starting the charging process. This can be a problem in cold climates. However, thanks to the technology implemented in Supercharger stations, charging times are improving.

The innovation, which is already in use in Supercharger V3 and V4 stations, is based on a modified current coming directly from the charger. This allows the battery cells inside to warm up. It is emphasized that this change will greatly benefit Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

Tesla speeds up charging times by up to four times
According to Max de Zegher, the current manager of Tesla Supercharger, this integrated technology saves the company more time when charging its vehicles, which are usually equipped with LFP batteries. Zegher explains that charging times can be up to four times faster than normal.

However, he also emphasizes that this solution comes to replace the traditional preconditioning that has been in use for a long time, but manages to work in synergy with the existing format to maximize charging time.