Wireless charging for EVs may feel like a far-off technology, but it’s coming to a new Porsche model in the Year of Our Lord 2026. The Porsche Cayenne EV will be offered with wireless charging capabilities, and the way it works is surprisingly similar to smartphone technologies.
The wireless system uses a charging pad, and the driver only needs to park the vehicle over it to begin the process. The floor charging plate uses air cooling and weighs 110 pounds. Buyers wanting the option have to specify it when ordering, which includes a wireless charging prep package, allowing a Porsche dealer to install the charging plate later if the driver doesn’t want it installed at the factory.
Porsche claims 90 percent efficiency with the wireless charger compared to a Level 2 plug, though there may be variance in extreme temperatures. Everything is controlled by the MyPorsche app, and the vehicle automatically syncs with the charger upon approaching.
We don’t have pricing details for the wireless charging system yet, but we’ll likely learn more as we approach the Cayenne EV’s release date, which is expected later this year. The option costs around $9,500 in Germany, so a similar price would be reasonable for American buyers.
[Images: Porsche]
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