(Bloomberg) Someday soon, plug-in cars may no longer need a plug. Electric car drivers would simply pull into a specialized parking space when it’s time to power up, wait for a light on their dashboard to switch on, and then hop out of the car and go about their day.Most Read from BloombergYour 401(k) Will Be Gone Within a DecadeLargest Covid Vaccine Study Yet Finds Links to Health ConditionsPlay VideoUS Tells Allies Russia May Launch Anti-Satellite Nuclear Weapon Into Space This YearUS Stock
Multiple startups have spent years working towards a world in which wireless charging goes mainstream, and as EV adoption picks up, momentum is building to make that dream a reality
Wireless EV charging allows plug-in cars to charge without cords. It uses magnetic resonance and a charging pad, similar to wireless phone charging. Challenges include slow charging speeds and lack of infrastructure. However, the future of wireless charging looks promising with ongoing developments and interest from major automakers like Tesla.