Porsche has brought an 11 kW inductive wireless charging system for battery-electric vehicles to market maturity, aiming to improve convenience for home charging, the German automaker said. The company plans to showcase the technology at the IAA Mobility event in Munich later this year.
The system consists of a single base plate installed in a parking space, with no separate wall box or control unit required. The upcoming fully electric Cayenne will be the first Porsche model to offer vehicle-side equipment compatible with the wireless charger, with base plate sales expected to begin in 2026.
Porsche said the compact floor plate, which measures 117 by 78 by 6 centimeters and weighs approximately 50 kilograms, can be installed in garages, carports, or open-air parking spaces. It is equipped with LTE and WLAN modules to support software updates and infrastructure integration and is certified for both EU and U.S. standards. The company said energy transfer efficiency can reach up to 90%.
The charging process is designed to be user-friendly. The base plate determines the vehicle’s position and informs the driver when parking is correctly aligned. A secondary coil in the vehicle converts the magnetic field into alternating current, which is then rectified into direct current to charge the battery.
“Ease of use, suitability for everyday use and charging infrastructure are still the decisive factors when it comes to the acceptance of electric mobility,” said Porsche Board Member for Development Dr. Michael Steiner. “We are proud that inductive charging will soon be available in series production at Porsche. Charging an electric car at home has never been so easy and convenient.”
Porsche noted that around 75% of its customers charge their vehicles at home and views the inductive system as a way to enhance the home charging experience. The automaker previously highlighted three charging options: home charging via a station or inductive floor plate, public charging in cities, and the use of existing infrastructure.
