VINCI Autoroutes and Electreon have successfully demonstrated a dynamic wireless-charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) on France’s A10 motorway, in what the companies describe as the first real-world test of the technology under actual traffic conditions.
Located around 40 kilometers southwest of Paris, the “Charge as You Drive” project enables EVs fitted with receiver coils to recharge wirelessly from induction coils embedded beneath the road surface. A 1.5-kilometer stretch of the motorway has been equipped for the pilot, with tests confirming that the system can deliver 200–300 kW of power while vehicles are moving.
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The project, backed by Bpifrance, includes collaboration from VINCI Construction, Hutchinson, and Gustave Eiffel University. Four prototype vehicles—a truck, utility van, bus, and passenger car—are being tested daily on the equipped section. An environmental study by Carbone 4 indicated that the technology could help reduce CO₂ emissions and resource consumption compared with traditional charging methods.
“The initial results confirm the findings of previous studies. Deploying this technology on France’s main road networks will accelerate electrification and reduce emissions,” said Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of VINCI Concessions and President of VINCI Autoroutes.
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Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, added: “This is a pivotal moment in the global development of electric roads. Our system exceeds all government standards and is ready for large-scale deployment across Europe.”
