France’s wireless highway delivers twice the power for heavy vehicles

France has inaugurated the world’s first wireless charging highway on a 0.93-mile (1.5 km) stretch of the A10 motorway near Paris, enabling electric vehicles (EVs) to charge dynamically while driving. Developed by Israeli company Electreon in partnership with VINCI Autoroutes and supported by Bpifrance, the system transfers power wirelessly from coils embedded under the road to receivers on vehicles, delivering continuous power averaging over 200 kW and peaking above 300 kW. Independent tests by Gustave Eiffel University confirmed the technology’s safety, durability, and reliability under real traffic conditions, marking a significant advancement in dynamic wireless charging, especially for heavy-duty trucks. This pilot project, part of the “Charge As You Drive” initiative, supports multiple vehicle types including cars, buses, and freight trucks, allowing them to recharge on the move without stopping. This continuous charging capability could reduce downtime, enable smaller batteries, and lower operating costs, making electric freight transport more practical and