Liquid-Cooled Cable Could Speed Up Tesla Supercharging Even More (Video Added!)

When it comes to fast-charging options for electric-car drivers, Tesla's Supercharger stations are already among the quickest.

The company's network of stations is steadily increasing throughout North America and worldwide, allowing Model S drivers to take long-distance trips on a growing variety of routes.

But there's still room for improvement.

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At the recent Tesla Motors shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk mentioned that the company "just introduced" a liquid-cooled Supercharger cable.

The liquid-cooled cable could potentially speed up charge times at Tesla Supercharger stations, according to Charged EVs.

This supposition is reinforced by the comments made by Musk at the shareholder meeting.

He said a liquid-cooled charge cable "has the potential for increased power of the Supercharger long term."

A cable with its own cooling system could potentially carry more current without overheating--eliminating a potential bottleneck in the flow of electricity from power source to battery pack.