Volvo XC40 Recharge Wireless Charging Pilot Starts In Sweden

While Tesla relies on its Supercharger network for fast charging, the industry continues to look for alternative ways to cut waiting times at charging stations for EV owners.

In China, for example, battery swapping stations are becoming increasingly common, with NIO leading the way when it comes to this solution. 

Another alternative solution is wireless charging, although this tech remains largely restricted to pilot projects here and there. Volvo Cars is the latest company to start such a trial in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The carmaker says it is integrating and testing a new wireless charging technology in a live city environment to evaluate its potential for future electric cars. Over a three-year period, a small fleet of fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge SUVs will be used by Cabonline, the largest taxi operator in the Nordic region, and charged wirelessly at stations in the city.

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