Tesla's First 800-Volt Supercharger in France Hits 376 kW

The 800-Volt Milestone in La Rochelle

Tesla just opened its first 800-volt Supercharger station in France, near La Rochelle. The timing is telling. The new generation of electric cars runs on 800-volt architecture, and the charging network is finally catching up.

Real-World Test: 376 kW and a Flawless Session

Two YouTubers brought a Hyundai Ioniq 6 and an Xpeng G6 to the station. The Xpeng G6 hit 376 kW on the meter. That power level translates to a real-world session that took about 10 minutes to recharge a car, which is why the testers' verdict was straightforward: "It's the first time everything goes well."

That puts the new station well ahead of most of Tesla's existing Superchargers. Tesla's own cars are no longer the fastest-charging vehicles on the market, and this station shows the company adapting to a market where the most capable EVs come from other brands.

Implications for Tesla's European Network

The location near La Rochelle is a strong signal for Tesla's European network. 800-volt hardware is not just a spec sheet upgrade. It changes how public charging feels: closer to a fuel stop than a lunch break.

One tested car pulling 376 kW does not rewrite the network overnight. But it is a concrete number, on French soil, on Tesla hardware. That is the direction the whole industry is moving.