Following Tesla’s effort to address the additional congestion in charging stations in certain locations, the company has been reported to be working on an inductive wireless charging solution for the home garages of its electric cars, according to Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s Head of Design. The system, internally referred to as “Project Garfield,” aims to offer an alternative to traditional Superchargers and wall chargers.

An alternative to traditional wall chargers

The wireless charging pads would sit on the floor and would allow Tesla owners to charge the vehicles simply by driving over the pad. This innovation could reduce the reliance on wall chargers and address situations where owners forget to plug in their vehicles overnight.

The concept of wireless charging for Tesla vehicles was hinted at during Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day presentation, where an upcoming Hollywood Supercharger drive-in was showcased, featuring what appeared to be a wireless charging pad in a garage with a Model S parked on it.

Tesla‘s strategic move into wireless charging technology was further emphasized by its acquisition of Wiferion, a wireless charging company, during the summer. The acquisition was executed discreetly, with Tesla obtaining Wiferion’s assets while retaining its engineering talent.

The potential implementation of wireless charging pads promises to streamline the charging process and enhance the user experience. Von Holzhausen described the envisioned wireless charging experience as a seamless process where users “just pull up in your garage, drive over the pad, and you’re charging.”

While specific details about the timeline for the release of this technology remain undisclosed, Tesla’s foray into wireless charging signals a significant step toward in the electric vehicle charging landscape.

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