Tesla has rolled out a new software feature that is set to reform the EV charging experience. The Supercharger Virtual Queue has begun rolling out to Tesla vehicles with the new software update 2025.32.3+. This feature aims to enhance the supercharging process by reducing wait times and improving convenience for Tesla drivers. Currently, the feature is locked behind the software it has been released in, so not every owner will have access to it right now – it will progressively roll out to everyone over time.
What Is the Supercharger Virtual Queue?
The Supercharger Virtual Queue is a feature that enables Tesla drivers to charge their vehicles more efficiently at Supercharger stations. When a Supercharger station is busy and all charging stalls are occupied, instead of waiting in line, drivers can add their name to a virtual waitlist and wait until it’s their turn to charge without having to stay at the charger. This feature will be especially useful during peak charging times, such as holidays or for Supercharger stations located in areas of high charging volume.
The Main Components of the Virtual Queue:
- Join A Waitlist: When all stalls are occupied, Tesla drivers can ‘join the queue’ at the Supercharger station. Instead of sitting in the vehicle or waiting in line, you can go to the bathroom, get a snack, or even run an errand while waiting.
- Leaving the Waitlist: If the driver ends up having to change their plans or leave the Supercharger station before it’s their turn, they can leave the waitlist without losing their place in the system. This gives the driver the freedom to be more flexible than they have experienced before.
Rejoin the Waitlist Based on Defined Criteria: After the driver displaces themselves from the waitlist or selects to delay charging, they can return to the waitlist based on predefined criteria like availability or the fastest charging speed. This ensures that users will never miss the option for the best charging slot available.
Hm, looks like 2025.32.6 adds the much awaited supercharger virtual queue.
It's behind a feature flag so not everybody will see it.You can join the waitlist, leave a waitlist and rejoin it again based on some criteria.
Feature is explicitly disabled in China. pic.twitter.com/hk1HoRX5y1
— green (@greentheonly) September 20, 2025
Creating A Seamless Charging Experience
Supercharging stations are built for relatively fast charging speeds compared to other EV networks, but depending on the time of day and location, Supercharging stations may still create frustrating waits. The Virtual Queue creates a beautiful solution to this complication by removing the requirement for the driver to physically wait at the station. With promising technology such as CATL promising 600K Miles and 10 Minute Charging. This feature could become a great time saver
Rather than standing in line for hours, drivers now have the option to plug in to their vehicle and add themselves to the waitlist, leaving their time to relax, get food, or even run an errand nearby! Once their charging stall becomes available, the driver will be notified and may return to their vehicle.
Gradual Release and Availability
At this time, the Supercharger Virtual Queue is constrained by a software lock, which means every Tesla owner will not have access to it right away. The feature is gradually rolling out, so Tesla can test reliability and gather data from the first users. The gradual inspection of rollout also enables Tesla to refine the system, making sure it is up to the standards that Tesla owners expect.
It is important to note that this feature has no expectation to roll out in China. Tesla has had a few issues and regulatory challenges in the region. It is shameful as Tesla opens the world’s first V4 supercharger featuring cabinets and stalls in China. While it would definitely turn heads for many Tesla fans, the fact is, this is a new feature in an already growing suite of features.
Enhancing Charging Station Efficiency
The Virtual Queue is not only a convenience feature for Tesla owners but also a smart feature that will help manage the efficiency of Supercharger stations. The virtual queue would help reduce the number of drivers physically waiting at the stations for an available charging stall. In the end, by managing wait times and driver flow, Tesla will be able to ensure people are using the charging stalls and not waiting, in turn diminishing congestion at popular Supercharger stations with higher usage.
