Auto giant Stellantis is testing a potential solution in the form of a wireless charging technology that does the job as you drive.
While batteries for electric vehicles are improving all the time, and more charging stations are continuing to come online, range anxiety is still an issue for some folks. For others it can simply be a hassle waiting for an EV to charge, especially if you need to be somewhere in a hurry.
The parent company of well-known brands such as Fiat, Jeep, and Chrysler said the Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer technology — developed by Israeli firm Electreon — uses coils placed under a road to charge a compatible vehicle as it drives over it. The system is capable of integrating smart payment services, too, enabling a smooth and seamless driving experience in which you’d never have to perform a detour for a charging station or waste time waiting for your battery to get some juice. “No stopping, just driving,” Stellantis says.