Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco has deployed an electric version of its eDaily van equipped with inductive charging technology on a test section of the A35 motorway in northern Italy, as part of a pilot project exploring wireless charging for electric vehicles.
The vehicle, fitted with Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) technology, is capable of charging both while driving and when stationary. It is being used by motorway concessionaire Brebemi to transport staff along the A35, which connects Brescia, Bergamo, and Milan.
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The test builds on earlier infrastructure developments along the A35, including a 1,050-metre pilot section of inductive charging coils installed in 2020 as part of the “Arena del Futuro” project. The technology was developed by Israeli firm Electreon, with a long-term vision of extending wireless charging capabilities across the motorway’s full 62-kilometre length.
Iveco said the modified eDaily—configured as a 42C Crew Van with six seats—represents a step forward in integrating wireless charging into real-world transport operations.
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“After nearly a year of testing wireless charging in both static and dynamic modes on the equipped ring at the A35 Brebemi ‘Arena del Futuro’ site – with highly positive results – we seized the opportunity to prepare a new eDaily equipped with the DWPT system,” said Marco Aimo Boot, Vehicle Electrification – T&D Innovation & Advanced Engineering at Iveco Group. “Our ambitious goal is to extend static charging functionality to compatible public sites.”
The initiative is part of broader efforts by Brebemi to position the A35 corridor as a reference for wireless charging technologies. Iveco has previously participated in the project with its E-Way electric bus, contributing to ongoing testing and validation of the system.
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Norberto Codegone, Head of Light Commercial Vehicle Product Management at Iveco, said the project aligns with the company’s decarbonisation strategy. “The development of this solution within our technology portfolio represents a concrete step forward on our decarbonization path,” he said.
“Testing DWPT directly on the highway further demonstrates how dynamic charging can effectively support daily operational needs, ensuring safety, performance, and service continuity for drivers and operators. Our project with A35 Brebemi opens new perspectives for electrification in the sector and reaffirms IVECO’s determination to lead innovation on the road,” he added.
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Similar pilot projects are underway in other regions, including on Germany’s A6 motorway and France’s A10 near Paris. In the United States, a new test track is being developed in Florida. Electreon, which is involved in the European projects, recently expanded its presence in North America through the acquisition of InductEV.
While dynamic inductive charging could, in principle, reduce the need for large batteries and stationary charging infrastructure, its deployment remains limited to pilot projects with relatively short test sections. Industry observers say the technology is likely to remain a niche solution in the near term as scalability and cost challenges persist.