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Tesla has introduced a new version of the Supercharger with higher charging capacity (250 kW), providing up to 75 miles of range for the Model 3 in as little as 5 minutes. This is made possible by a new liquid-cooled cable that is “significantly lighter, more flexible, and more efficient” than their current air-cooled cable. These increased charging speeds will be unlocked for the Model S and X in a future software update.
A new “On-Route Battery Warmup” software feature was also announced. When entering a Supercharger station in your navigation system, the vehicle’s software will “intelligently heat the battery to ensure you arrive at the optimal temperature to charge.” That’s assuming you have enough charge in the battery when you come in. The new feature alone should reduce “average charge times for owners by 25%,” according to the automaker.
A new “On-Route Battery Warmup” software feature was also announced. When entering a Supercharger station in your navigation system, the vehicle’s software will “intelligently heat the battery to ensure you arrive at the optimal temperature to charge.” That’s assuming you have enough charge in the battery when you come in. The new feature alone should reduce “average charge times for owners by 25%,” according to the automaker.