Tesla's Supercharger network in Europe is set for its largest expansion yet, backed by nearly €149 million in EU funding targeting the rollout of V4 hardware across 22 countries.
The Funding Breakdown
The EU awarded Tesla two separate grants under its Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility:
| Project | Funding | Charging Points | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Italy | €133.78M | 6,458 at 250 kW | 613 |
| Tesla Poland | €14.94M | 740 | 74 |
| Total | €148.72M | 7,198 | 687 |
Combined, the projects target 7,198 new or upgraded Supercharger installations across Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
What V4 Brings
The V4 Supercharger represents a significant hardware upgrade. V4 cabinets support peak charging rates substantially above the V3's 250 kW ceiling, with future capability for up to 500 kW as vehicle hardware catches up. Crucially for the EU mandate, V4 stalls feature longer cables and CCS connectors, making them accessible to non-Tesla electric vehicles — a key condition of the EU funding.
Payment terminals are also being added at V4 sites, allowing drivers without a Tesla account to pay via contactless card.
Current Network Scale
As of Q1 2025, Tesla's European Supercharger network comprised approximately 14,000 charging points across 1,100 sites in 30 countries. Germany leads with roughly 3,600 charging points. During Q1 2025, Tesla installed 2,200 new charging points globally — a 17% increase year-over-year — while energy delivered by the network rose 26% to 1.4 terawatt-hours.
European Impact
The open-access requirement is particularly significant for European Tesla owners. As more non-Tesla vehicles use the network, Tesla generates additional revenue per stall — but congestion at popular sites may increase. The V4 upgrade's higher throughput should offset some of that pressure through faster session times.
Update (March 2026): Tesla has since phased out V3 Supercharger production entirely. The New York factory now exclusively manufactures V4 power units after producing over 15,000 V3 units across seven years.