US electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla looks set to introduce wireless charging, according to a recently filed patent. Spotted by X (formerly Twitter) user https://x.com/seti_park/status/1832384312689488018, the patent for a wireless charger was filed with the World Intellectual Property Organisation and published last week.
The wireless charging technology is reportedly set to be supported by Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi, which may wear the Cybercab name. Tesla says the robotaxi, set to be revealed on October 10 , will be its first fully autonomous vehicle, driving occupants on its own without any human input to its controls. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.
Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Sorry for spoiler, but it looks like the #Robotaxi will adopt a WIRELESS CHARGING system.
👀 pic.twitter.com/rdT300NKzQ— SETI Park (@seti_park) September 7, 2024 The patent shows a pad on the ground connected to a wall outlet, which an EV stops above to receive charge – provided it has the necessary hardware to support it.
Such technology would prove beneficial for Tesla’s robotaxi, allowing the autonomous vehicle to operate with even less human input by not requiring someone to manually plug it in to charge. While the technology had been kept quiet by Tesla until now, the company acquired German wireless EV charging specialist Wiferion in August last year for US$76 million (A$113.6 million) before selling it only a han.