Porsche Cayenne Electric debuts wireless home charging: No plug needed

The Porsche Cayenne Electric will debut with one of the first wireless charging systems on a commercially available EV in 2026, according to the luxury carmaker. The car shares the same Premium Platform Electric (PPE) framework with the Macan Electric and Audi Q6 e-tron.

The charging feature works similarly to wireless phones. Alternating current will pass through a copper and ferrite in an inductive pad, thereby generating a magnetic field. When drivers park over the charging pad, a receiver coil under the Cayenne Electric converts the magnetic field into an alternating current, which is then transformed into direct current and stored in the battery.

The charging speed maxes out at 11 kilowatts, equivalent to Level 2 chargers. Porsche claims the system is about 90 percent efficient.

Porsche has implemented several safety measures to achieve European and US certification. The charging plate is durable enough to withstand the tires rolling over or resting on it. Charging will stop automatically when a foreign object is detected under the car. The wireless charging system requires professional installation by an electrician.

The Cayenne Electric, however, will have traditional fast charging capabilities. The 800-volt architecture can receive up to 400 kW, allowing the electric SUV to charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 16 minutes. The driving range is expected to be up to 373 miles.