Porsche's wireless charger, designed for the upcoming electric Cayenne, isn't the world's first inductive car charger. However, Porsche claims it's the first 11 kW charger widely available to the public.

A representative for the German brand stated the charger will cost around 5,000 euros ($5,885) in Germany when it goes on sale in 2026. This price includes VAT but is still significantly higher than conventional wired level 2 EV chargers. In fact, it's almost 10 times the price of the popular Tesla Wall Connector, which retails for 535 euros ($630) in Germany and $420 in the US.

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However, the Cayenne EV also requires additional hardware for inductive charging, bringing the total system cost to approximately 7,000 euros ($8,240). This is a substantial investment for a system that allows Cayenne EV owners to park without plugging in. While expensive, in the Porsche world, it's just another option among dozens.

Wireless charging eliminates the risk of damaging the charge port connectors, which can lead to costly repairs. Moreover, as technology advances, the price is expected to decrease.

Technologically, Porsche's achievement is impressive. The floor-mounted charging pad, weighing about 50 kg, doesn't require an external charging box and plugs directly into the main electrical panel.

Porsche Cayenne EV and the wireless charger. Photo: Porsche

Porsche Cayenne EV and the wireless charger. Photo: Porsche.

The waterproof charging pad has integrated radar sensors that automatically stop charging if metal, animals, or people are detected on the pad.

On the vehicle side, the receiver is liquid-cooled and transmits DC power directly to the high-voltage battery, bypassing the AC charger. The floor-mounted transmitter is air-cooled. According to Porsche, the system's efficiency is 90%, slightly lower than conductive chargers, which typically peak at 94%, but still impressive for a wireless setup.

My Anh (InsideEVs)