Tesla is preparing to activate 16 new V4 Supercharger stalls on the north side of Lafayette, located off I-10 near the Louisiana Avenue corridor.
The new stalls are being installed in front of Petco, ULTA, and Office Depot, across from Chick-fil-A—joining the 8 existing V3 Supercharger stalls already on-site for a total of 24 superchargers.
See Feb 2020 post on the original 8 superchargers going live: https://developinglafayette.com/wp/completed-tesla-superchargers-at-i-10-louisiana-ave/
The addition brings more fast-charging options to a high-traffic commercial area and introduces Tesla’s latest charging tech to Lafayette.
Launched in 2019, the current V3 stalls offer up to 250 kW of charging power, the new V4 Superchargers are capable of delivering up to 325 kW per stall, with plans for even higher capacity—up to 500 kW—as the technology rolls out further. The V4 setup also supports a wider range of EV battery architectures, including 400 V, 800 V, and higher, making it more future-ready and compatible with newer EVs.
For current Tesla owners, most models—including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X—use a 400 V battery system. These vehicles will see similar charge times between V3 and V4 stalls when both are capped at 250 kW, though the V4 design allows for potential gains as newer Tesla models—such as the Cyber Truck—and software updates unlock higher charging capabilities.
Other enhancements include longer charging cables and improved support for non-Tesla vehicles, depending on region-specific configurations.
This upgrade positions the Louisiana Avenue corridor as one of the most advanced Tesla charging hubs in Acadiana. It also complements major development happening across the interstate—where construction is underway on a massive 75,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s travel center. The new Buc-ee’s is expected to include its own set of EV charging stations, further establishing the corridor as a major pit stop for regional and cross-country electric travel.
For more information about Tesla Superchargers, visit https://www.tesla.com/support/charging/supercharger.
