Tesla Japan recently reached a new milestone by setting up the company’s 60,000th Supercharger. The milestone was celebrated by Tesla executives on social media platform X.
As noted by Tesla Japan on its official account on X, its 60,000th Supercharger—which also hosts Japan’s first V4 stalls—is located in Enshu Morimachi, Shizuoka Prefecture. Interestingly enough, the location was also the site of Tesla Japan’s 600th Supercharger.
国内初となるスーパーチャージャーV4が静岡県 遠州森町についに登場?
日本国内600基目 × グローバル60,000基目を記念して特別仕様のポストを設置しました
?12台同時充電可能
?終日利用可能
☕ぷらっとパーク 遠州森町パーキングエリア 上り線(一般道側 駐車場)https://t.co/4VzNl2VcsL pic.twitter.com/Eq0JpMhQ0h— Tesla Japan (@teslajapan) October 17, 2024
To commemorate the milestone, Tesla opted to set up special Supercharger V4 stalls in the location. The 600th Supercharger featured a faceplate adorned with origami prints, while the 60,000th Supercharger was fitted with a sleek, silver faceplate. Needless to say, the 600th and 60,000th Supercharger stalls stand as two of the most aesthetically pleasing Superchargers across the globe.
The milestone was praised by Tesla Director of Charging Max de Zegher, who shared a photo of the Tesla Japan Supercharger team posing in front of the 600th and 60,000th Supercharger stalls. As highlighted by the executive, the location of the commemorative Superchargers is strategic since it connects Nagoya and Tokyo.
名古屋と東京を最速でつなぐ素晴らしい場所で、高速道路の両側からアクセス可能です。日本チームは最高です! https://t.co/GIWWTdYfUo pic.twitter.com/hUnJ8CafeF— Max de Zegher (@MdeZegher) October 17, 2024
“Great location with the fastest connection between Nagoya and Tokyo, accessible from both sides of the highway. The Japan team is awesome!” De Zegher wrote in his post on X.
The official Tesla Charging account highlighted in a post that the growth of the Supercharger Network in Japan has been accelerating over the past few years. As can be seen in a graph posted by the electric vehicle maker, most of the Supercharger Network’s growth in Japan has happened in the last four years. If this pace is maintained, it will only be a matter of time before the country is fully saturated with Tesla Superchargers.
Good Supercharger progress https://t.co/OYt1u3Fld3— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 17, 2024
Commenting on his growth, the Tesla Director of Charging noted that each Supercharger launch involves a collaboration of several teams and entities. “Although not as mind-blowing as catching a rocket with chopsticks… for the teams behind it, every Supercharger opening feels like a little miracle of collaboration with permitting jurisdictions, site hosts & utilities. The new routes that they open up bring happiness to traveling families, making it all so worth it!” De Zegher wrote in a post.
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Elon Musk
Elon Musk estimates Tesla Semi could reach Europe next year
“We’ve got the Tesla Semi coming out, the heavy truck, and that’ll be going to Europe hopefully next year,” Musk said.
Tesla is preparing to expand its all-electric Semi truck program to Europe, with CEO Elon Musk indicating that the Class 8 vehicle could arrive in the region 2027.
Musk shared his update during an interview about Giga Berlin with plant manager André Thierig, which was posted on X by the official Tesla Manufacturing account.
“We’ve got the Tesla Semi coming out, the heavy truck, and that’ll be going to Europe hopefully next year,” he said.
Tesla has already begun limited production and customer deployments of the Tesla Semi in the United States, with the company working to scale output through the Semi factory near Giga Nevada. Considering Musk’s comments, it appears that a European rollout would be the next phase of the vehicle’s expansion beyond North America.
Musk’s use of the word “hopefully” leaves room for flexibility, but the remark signals that Europe is next in Tesla’s commercial expansion plans.
Musk has consistently argued that electrification should extend beyond passenger vehicles. During the same interview, he reiterated his view that “all ground transport should be electric,” adding that ships, and eventually aircraft, would follow.
The Semi plays a central role in that strategy. Heavy-duty freight remains one of the most emissions-intensive segments of road transport, and European regulators have increasingly pushed for lower-emission commercial fleets.
Tesla recently refreshed the Semi lineup on its official website, listing two variants: Standard and Long Range. The Standard trim offers up to 325 miles of range with an energy consumption rating of 1.7 kWh per mile, while the Long Range version provides up to 500 miles, which should be more than ample for European routes.
Elon Musk
Tesla Cybercab coming next to Giga Berlin, Optimus possibly after
“From a next major product standpoint, I think most likely is the Tesla Cybercab,” Musk said.
Tesla could add the Cybercab and Optimus humanoid robot to the production lineup at Giga Berlin, as per recent comments from CEO Elon Musk.
During a recent interview with Giga Berlin plant manager André Thierig, Musk identified the Cybercab as the most likely next major product for the German factory, with Optimus potentially following after.
“From a next major product standpoint, I think most likely is the Tesla Cybercab,” Musk said. He added that there are also “possibilities of Tesla Optimus” being produced in the facility.
Tesla has already begun production of the Cybercab in Giga Texas, with volume production expected to ramp this year. Based on Musk’s comments, it appears that if conditions align in Europe, Giga Berlin could eventually join that effort.
The CEO’s comments about Optimus coming to Gigafactory Berlin are quite unsurprising too considering that Musk has mentioned in the past that the humanoid robot will likely be Tesla’s highest volume product in the long run.
Giga Berlin will likely be able to produce mass volumes of Optimus, as the Model S and Model X lines being converted to an Optimus line in the Fremont Factory are already expected to produce 1 million units of the humanoid robot annually.
Apart from his comments about the Cybercab and Optimus, Elon Musk also confirmed that Giga Berlin has started ramping battery cell production and will continue expanding Model Y output, particularly as supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) gains regulatory approvals in Europe.
Taken together, the remarks suggest Berlin’s role could evolve beyond vehicle assembly into a broader multi-product manufacturing hub, not just a regional Model Y plant.
Energy
Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia
Inventory is expected to arrive in late February and official sales are expected to start mid-March 2026.
Supply Partners Group has secured a distribution agreement for the Tesla Powerwall in Australia, with inventory expected to arrive in late February and official sales beginning in mid-March 2026.
Under the new agreement, Supply Partners will distribute Tesla Powerwall units and related accessories across its national footprint, as noted in an ecogeneration report. The company said the addition strengthens its position as a distributor focused on premium, established brands.
“We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio,” Lliam Ricketts, Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at Supply Partners Group, stated.
“Tesla sets a high bar, and we’ve worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it’s a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.”
Supply Partners noted that initial Tesla Powerwall stock will be warehoused locally before full commercial rollout in March. The distributor stated that the timing aligns with renewed growth momentum for the Powerwall, supported by competitive installer pricing, consumer rebates, and continued product and software updates.
“Powerwall is already a category-defining product, and what’s ahead makes it even more compelling,” Ricketts stated. “As pricing sharpens and capability expands, we see a clear runway for installers to confidently spec Powerwall for premium residential installs, backed by Supply Partners’ national distribution footprint and service model.”
Supply Partners noted that a joint go-to-market launch is planned, including Tesla-led training for its sales and technical teams to support installers during the home battery system’s domestic rollout.