From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m
Honda's Wireless Charging Roads for EVs
Honda tests roads that charge electric vehicles while driving on public highways in Japan.
In brief
Honda tests roads that charge electric vehicles while driving on public highways in Japan. Honda and partners will trial wireless EV charging roads on Japanese highways starting in 2027 after proving durability for commercial trucks. Originally reported by Motor1.
Honda's Wireless Charging Road System
Honda, Taisei Corporation, and Taisei Rotec built a system that wirelessly charges electric vehicles while driving.
First Public Trials Target Commercial Trucks
Logistics and commercial trucks will be first in line for public-road trials in Japan's 2027 fiscal year starting April 1, 2027.
System Uses Embedded Coils in Pavement
The setup embeds transmitter coils in the pavement to create a magnetic field that a vehicle receiver turns into electricity.
Durability Test for Heavy Trucks
A test track will simulate 1 million wheel-load cycles at 11,000 pounds per wheel for heavy trucks.
Tateyama Expressway Trial Begins in 2027
Honda plans to join the Tateyama Project on 300 meters of the E14 Tateyama Expressway near Kimitsu rest area in Chiba starting fiscal 2027.
What to remember
Honda and partners will trial wireless EV charging roads on Japanese highways starting in 2027 after proving durability for commercial trucks.
