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400 V vs. 800 V in 2025: Should You Care Yet? A Driver's Guide to Faster, Smarter Charging

The truth about 800-volt cars, 500 kW V4 cabinets, and what actually changes for your road trips -- told by someone who plans stops in PlugMapper every week.

Oct 25, 2025PlugMapper Editorial Team13 min read
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Close view of a Tesla V4 Supercharger dispenser.

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