France opens first motorway that wirelessly charges EVs
A10 near Paris debuts wireless charging lane for EVs and trucks
France opens first motorway that wirelessly charges EVs
France's A10 tests a 1.5 km wireless charging lane delivering up to 300 kW to EVs. Aimed at freight, it can add 2-3 km per km for cars; rollout will be limited.
2025-10-24T16:41:12+03:00
2025-10-24T16:41:12+03:00
2025-10-24T16:41:12+03:00
France has become the first country to open a motorway that charges electric vehicles while they drive. A 1.5-kilometer section of the A10 near Paris is fitted with 900 copper coils embedded about 10 centimeters below the surface, creating a magnetic field that transfers energy to EVs without cables or physical contact.The system can deliver up to 300 kW, while in real conditions it operates around 200 kW. Engineers estimate that a passenger car can gain 2–3 kilometers of range for every kilometer traveled, and a truck about one kilometer.Four prototypes are taking part in the tests: a Toyota bZ4X, a small city EV, a bus, and a DAF XF truck. Each is equipped with a 40-kilogram receiving panel under the floor that captures power from the road.The project’s main aim is not mass charging for private cars but support for electric freight. Keeping trucks topped up on the move could shrink battery sizes and costs, making long-distance runs more workable without frequent stops. For heavy transport, this path looks more practical than piling on ever larger battery packs.There are drawbacks: energy losses reach about 20%, and broad deployment would demand major investment and standardization. In the near term, the technology is destined for limited stretches and professional logistics routes rather than a sweeping rollout.
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2025
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A10 near Paris debuts wireless charging lane for EVs and trucks
France's A10 tests a 1.5 km wireless charging lane delivering up to 300 kW to EVs. Aimed at freight, it can add 2-3 km per km for cars; rollout will be limited.
Michael Powers, Editor
France has become the first country to open a motorway that charges electric vehicles while they drive. A 1.5-kilometer section of the A10 near Paris is fitted with 900 copper coils embedded about 10 centimeters below the surface, creating a magnetic field that transfers energy to EVs without cables or physical contact.
The system can deliver up to 300 kW, while in real conditions it operates around 200 kW. Engineers estimate that a passenger car can gain 2–3 kilometers of range for every kilometer traveled, and a truck about one kilometer.
Four prototypes are taking part in the tests: a Toyota bZ4X, a small city EV, a bus, and a DAF XF truck. Each is equipped with a 40-kilogram receiving panel under the floor that captures power from the road.
The project’s main aim is not mass charging for private cars but support for electric freight. Keeping trucks topped up on the move could shrink battery sizes and costs, making long-distance runs more workable without frequent stops. For heavy transport, this path looks more practical than piling on ever larger battery packs.
There are drawbacks: energy losses reach about 20%, and broad deployment would demand major investment and standardization. In the near term, the technology is destined for limited stretches and professional logistics routes rather than a sweeping rollout.
