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All Versions of Superchargers Explained - Evolution of Tesla's Charging Network

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March 24, 2026 l Past Issues​

WattsCharging This Week:

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  • Why are there so many different types of Tesla Supercharger?
  • Tesla Semi truck needs to win on operating costs, not range
  • BYD could arrive in Canada sooner than you think

Let's dive in.

Top Charging News

​6 Types of Tesla Superchargers Explained​

Version 2, 3, 3.5, 4? What does that mean. In our latest video we take a deep dive at the evolution of the Tesla Supercharger network in service today.

More importantly, which locations are open to other brands? And which ones are exclusive to Teslas? There is a lot to unpack. But we visit each type of location to explain the differences. Watch video. ​

Other EV News

​Jay Leno Says The Tesla Semi’s Biggest Advantage Isn’t Its Range​

The Tesla Semi is finally finished. Jay Leno got a good look around the production truck with the lead of the Semi project, Dan Priestly, and Tesla’s head of design, Franz von Holzhausen, before getting behind the wheel for a recent video.

This isn’t the first time Jay has driven the Semi on his Jay Leno's Garage YouTube show, but the version he drove in October 2023 was a pre-production example. There have been numerous changes since.

​BYD targets Toronto first in push to launch up to 20 Canadian dealerships​

China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD appears to be taking early steps toward entering the Canadian market, as new details have emerged about potential retail expansion plans.

According to industry sources, BYD is exploring opportunities to establish a physical sales presence in Canada, with initial discussions focused on three dealership locations in the Greater Toronto Area. While the company has not officially announced a launch timeline, BYD is reportedly aiming to open as many as 20 locations within its first year, starting in Ontario before expanding into Vancouver, Montreal, and Calgary.

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