supercharger
noun
su·per·charg·er
ˈsü-pər-ˌchär-jər 
: a device (such as a blower or compressor) for pressurizing the cabin of an airplane or for increasing the volume air charge of an internal combustion engine over that which would normally be drawn in through the pumping action of the pistons
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And in the case of fully autonomous EVs, it might be considered rude to expect human passengers to get out and cable a robotaxi to a supercharger for a quick top up on the way to the airport.
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Paul Ridden
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
In addition to being bigger than Tesla, BYD is arguably more inventive, with vehicles that can slide sideways into parking spots and float during emergencies, and chargers that can replenish up to 250 miles of range in a mere five minutes—several times faster than Tesla superchargers.
—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
Tesla’s latest superchargers can add up to 270 kilometers of range in 15 minutes, while Mercedes-Benz Group recently said one of its batteries can recharge up to 325 kilometers within 10 minutes.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Authorities in Massachusetts say a fire at a Tesla supercharger station may have been intentionally set, the latest in a string of vandalism targeting Tesla owners and dealerships across the nation.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Paul Ridden
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
In addition to being bigger than Tesla, BYD is arguably more inventive, with vehicles that can slide sideways into parking spots and float during emergencies, and chargers that can replenish up to 250 miles of range in a mere five minutes—several times faster than Tesla superchargers.
—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
Tesla’s latest superchargers can add up to 270 kilometers of range in 15 minutes, while Mercedes-Benz Group recently said one of its batteries can recharge up to 325 kilometers within 10 minutes.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Authorities in Massachusetts say a fire at a Tesla supercharger station may have been intentionally set, the latest in a string of vandalism targeting Tesla owners and dealerships across the nation.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Supercharger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercharger. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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