Those who follow closely Electric cars For some time, whispers of wireless charging will be heard. And, if you’re not an EV fanatic, you might be wondering why it didn’t happen. Well, all this is going to change. Porsche announced Thursday that it will charge wireless wires for the upcoming all-electric cayenne later this year.
The purpose is to end the wrapping of thick and bulky charging cables. Instead, Porsche is becoming the first electric car manufacturer to provide actual production of wireless charging.
Porsche Cayenne is in front of the wireless charging pad.
Porsche’s inductive charging system provides efficiency up to 11kW with an efficiency of about 90%, comparable to traditional wired AC charging. But unlike most electric car solutions involving wall-mounted box jungle, Porsche’s setup requires only an inconspicuous floor panel on the garage or driveway. Given that about 75% of charges occur at home, it’s not difficult to see an appeal, Porsche says.
This one-box system eliminates wall boxes and bulky controls, making the whole thing seem effortless. Just put the Cayenne Electric on the tablet and it’s OK. The car even slightly reduces alignment with the board, which makes charging efficiency as efficient as possible.
Close-up view of Porsche Cayenne wireless charging pad.
What matters this announcement is that Porsche moves first. A large number of manufacturers mocked wireless charging, including Tesla The upcoming CyberCyber. But Porsche will be the first to actually put it into the hands of customers.
Antuan Goodwin, senior auto writer at CNET, said that over the years, many startups have tried and failed to charge for wireless charges for electric cars. “Challenges that make technology unavailable include: fragile hardware (which will be overcome by the driver), alignment issues, energy losses that make it much slower than the energy losses reduced by insertion or excessive/hazardous heat, thus allowing air to be emitted at altitudes.”
Porsche believes it has managed to overcome these obstacles. The system operates through a transmitter coil embedded in the base plate and a corresponding receiver at the bottom of the vehicle and is sandwiched between the front wheels. It uses a magnetic field to transmit energy over a gap of several centimeters and has all the safety features you expect: motion sensors, object detection and a big red pause button.
All of this is integrated into my Porsche app for the final connection. The floor panel comes with LTE and Wi-Fi, which means future updates can be pushed forward remotely. It even supports timer charging and battery preprocessing.
“Easy to use, suitability for everyday use and charging infrastructure remains a decisive factor in the acceptance of electric mobility,” said Michael Steiner, member of the Porsche Development Board. “We are proud that Porsche’s series will be available in the series. Charging of electric vehicles at home has never been easier and more convenient.”
Cayenne Electric will be the first electrical to offer the technology, which will be released later this year. As for floor panels, it will be sold online in 2026 through Porsche Center and online. Pricing has not been detailed yet, but expect it to land at the end of the premium.
