Tesla Hits 75,000 Superchargers With Rare ‘Glacier Blue’ Stall In Tasmania

Tesla has officially reached a massive infrastructure milestone, installing its 75,000th global Supercharger stall in Tasmania, Australia. The automaker celebrated the achievement on November 19, 2025, by unveiling a commemorative “Glacier Blue” V4 stall at the South Hobart Smart Store, marking a significant expansion just months after hitting the 70,000 mark.

Tesla Charging announced the milestone on X, showcasing the custom-painted unit that features a unique silver plaque reading “2012 | 2025 SUPERCHARGER № 75,000,” highlighting the 13-year evolution from a niche experiment to the global standard for EV charging.

Network Resilience After Major Restructuring

This milestone underscores the relentless pace of Tesla’s infrastructure deployment, even following the controversial dissolution of its entire Supercharger team in April 2024. When Elon Musk eliminated the division, many analysts questioned whether the network’s growth would stall permanently. Instead, the gap between milestones is actually shrinking.

Tesla hit 50,000 stalls in September 2023, 60,000 in November 2024, and 70,000 in late June 2025. Now, less than five months later, the network has added another 5,000 posts. In Q3 2025 alone, Tesla deployed a record 4,000 new Supercharger stalls, the biggest quarterly build-out in the company’s history.

According to Tesla’s Q3 2025 financial report, the company now operates 7,753 DC fast-charging stations with 73,817 connectors globally, processing an all-time high average of 587,000 charging sessions per day during the quarter.

Technical Specifications And V4 Hardware

The new Tasmanian site is equipped with Tesla’s latest V4 Supercharger hardware, featuring longer charging cables designed to reach the charge ports of non-Tesla vehicles easily. The site is fully open to all electric vehicles, supporting the CCS compatibility standard in Australia.

The V4 hardware supports charging speeds of up to 250kW currently, allowing drivers to add up to 270 km (167 miles) of range in just 15 minutes. However, Tesla’s next-generation V4 cabinet system can deliver up to 500kW for passenger EVs and 1.2MW for Tesla Semi trucks, with the first true V4 site opening in Redwood City, California in September 2025.

The location features four V4 Supercharger stalls, providing critical charging infrastructure for Tasmanian EV owners and mainland travelers exploring the island state. This marks only Tasmania’s second Supercharger site, following the first installation in Devonport in June 2021.

Pricing And Availability

For Australian EV drivers, the pricing model reflects Tesla’s tiered approach:

• Tesla Owners / Members: ~A$0.53 per kWh ($0.35 USD)
• Non-Tesla Owners: ~A$0.74 per kWh ($0.48 USD)

The station is accessible 24/7, and non-Tesla drivers can access the lower Tesla owner rate by purchasing a monthly Supercharging Membership via the Tesla app.

Network Opens To More EV Brands

The 75,000-stall milestone arrives as Tesla’s Supercharger network becomes increasingly accessible to non-Tesla electric vehicles. Volkswagen gained Supercharger access on November 18, 2025, joining Ford, GM, and other manufacturers in the transition to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard.

On the same day, Stellantis announced it will adopt NACS across select battery-electric vehicles starting in 2026, giving customers access to more than 28,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America, Japan, and South Korea. Starting in early 2026, Stellantis BEVs including the Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona will gain access to the network.

Currently, 18 non-Tesla EV brands can access Tesla’s charging infrastructure in North America using NACS adapters or native NACS ports, significantly expanding the network’s reach beyond Tesla’s own vehicle lineup.

Enhanced Visibility And Dynamic Pricing

Supercharger accessibility has improved dramatically in recent weeks. Google Maps began showing real-time Tesla Supercharger availability on November 11, 2025, giving both Tesla and non-Tesla EV owners accurate insights into charger status before arriving. The feature displays exactly how many stalls are available at each location, extending data that was previously exclusive to Tesla owners.

Just days before announcing the 75,000-stall milestone, Tesla expanded live, dynamic Supercharger pricing to 550 sites across the U.S., scaling up from a pilot that began in May with only 10 locations. The new pricing model adjusts rates in real time based on local energy costs and site demand.

“Our live pricing pilots have been successful so far, reducing congestion while increasing utilization,” Tesla’s Director of Charging Max de Zegher noted on X. “We see improved load balancing, especially when there are multiple Supercharger sites nearby.”

EVXL’s Take

Reaching 75,000 stalls is a powerful rebuttal to the fears raised when Elon Musk dissolved the entire Supercharger team in April 2024. Many analysts questioned if the network’s growth would stall permanently. Instead, we’re seeing a standardized, disciplined rollout that is actually accelerating. That’s not just impressive—it fundamentally changes how we should think about Tesla’s infrastructure strategy.

The company deployed 4,000 stalls in Q3 2025 alone, the highest quarterly total ever. This happened after eliminating an entire division. Either Tesla figured out how to automate and standardize Supercharger deployment to the point where a massive team isn’t necessary, or the remaining skeleton crew is executing flawlessly. Either way, it’s working.

This milestone is also strategically timed as NACS adoption hits critical mass. With Volkswagen and Stellantis joining Ford, Rivian, and GM in gaining network access, density is more important than ever. As we noted during the network opening to GM and Ford EVs back in June 2025, the reliability contrast with networks like Electrify America was stark. Tesla’s strategic advantage wasn’t just hardware—it was the software intelligence and operational consistency that made long-distance EV travel actually work.

The timing matters for another reason: federal EV tax credits expired on September 30, 2025, fundamentally changing the economics of EV adoption. Yet Tesla continues deploying infrastructure at an accelerating pace when many competitors are pulling back. That’s a bet on sustained EV adoption despite reduced subsidies, and it positions Tesla to benefit regardless of which automaker’s EVs succeed.

Les V4 Supercharger technology rolling out at sites like Tasmania represents genuine technical advancement. With 500kW capability for passenger EVs and support for high-voltage battery systems, these chargers are future-proofed for the next generation of EV technology. The longer cables and simplified payment systems address real usability problems that have plagued non-Tesla charging experiences.

But here’s what’s more significant: Tesla is simultaneously expanding the network while opening it to competitors through NACS adoption. The company is transforming its charging advantage from a competitive moat into industry infrastructure. Every automaker that adopts NACS effectively validates Tesla’s technical standard while creating a recurring revenue stream from charging services. Tesla isn’t just building for its own cars anymore—it’s building the gas stations of the future for everyone.

The “Glacier Blue” color choice is a nice touch, distinct from the “Ultra Red” 50,000th unit and the standard white/red scheme. It’s a reminder that while the hardware is becoming utilitarian infrastructure, the company still knows how to create a “moment” for its fans. The choice of Tasmania—an island state known for its wilderness and distance from the mainland—symbolizes Tesla’s commitment to “range assurance” in remote locations, not just major urban hubs.

The real test comes next: can Tesla maintain this deployment pace while keeping reliability high as non-Tesla vehicles flood the network? The company’s track record suggests yes, but it’s worth watching closely. The Supercharger network has been Tesla’s most underappreciated competitive advantage. Now it’s becoming the connective tissue for the entire EV charging ecosystem.

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