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InductEV and ENRX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to standardize wireless EV charging technology globally. This partnership aims to establish technical standards and ensure compatibility across the wireless EV charging ecosystem, particularly focusing on power levels significantly higher than the robotaxi systems currently in use. Their collaboration seeks to boost the adoption of wireless inductive charging, which is crucial for reducing range anxiety among electric vehicle users.
Key Highlights:
- MOU signed to standardize wireless EV charging globally
- Focus on high-power levels to support commercial and passenger EVs
- Aims to expand market access, innovation, and user choice
- Collaboration to support SAE J2954 standardization and compatibility testing
InductEV and ENRX are leveraging their combined expertise to support a standardized and interoperable wireless charging ecosystem. This initiative focuses on power levels much higher than those used in Tesla’s robotaxi systems, making it especially suitable for commercial fleets and other high-power applications. The two companies hope to eliminate range anxiety by making high-power wireless charging more widely available and efficient for electric vehicle users.
Areas of Collaboration include:
- Support for SAE J2954 Standardization Efforts: Both companies will commit resources to develop and finalize SAE J2954 standards and other relevant technical standards.
- Compatibility and Interoperability Testing: InductEV and ENRX will collaborate on compatibility testing to ensure their products can operate seamlessly within diverse EV platforms.
- Industry Advocacy and Promotion: Both companies will jointly promote the benefits of wireless charging standardization to regulatory bodies and within the industry.
John Rizzo, CEO of InductEV, highlighted the significance of the collaboration: “We look forward to working alongside the engineers at ENRX to help standardize the technical specifications of wireless charging technology across the globe.” He noted that the industry is at a tipping point, where standardized solutions will provide assurance to end customers and vehicle makers.
Magnus Vold, CCO at ENRX, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for greater standardization: “We have been following the commercial adoption of InductEV’s wireless inductive vehicle charging model and found that our two companies have much in common from a technological standpoint.”
InductEV’s system works through inductive charging pads: one embedded in the ground and the other installed under the vehicle. These systems currently offer up to 450 kW of wireless power output, shifting the charging paradigm from lengthy overnight wired sessions to shorter, more frequent charges throughout the day. This approach maximizes the use of renewable energy and reduces operational challenges for fleet operators.
ENRX has also been a pioneer in wireless charging, delivering wireless induction solutions for buses, ferries, and other industrial vehicles across Europe. Their most notable projects include a decade-long operational wireless bus route in Braunschweig, Germany, and the world’s first 200 kW electrified roadway pilot in Orlando, Florida.
This collaboration between InductEV and ENRX represents a pivotal moment in the advancement of wireless EV charging standards. By working together, these two industry leaders aim to accelerate the adoption of reliable, interoperable charging solutions that will pave the way for a more sustainable transport sector.
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