Arrive, park and let the car recharge itself. This is what Volvo wants and what it is going to prove during the next three years in Gothenburg (Sweden) with a pilot experience. The goal is to test the effectiveness of wireless charging in real conditions.
To do this, Volvo has partnered with Cabonline, the largest taxi company in the region. Using the Volvo XC40 Recharge, an electric-only model that can only be purchased online, drivers will be able to see if wireless charging technology is as effective as cables.
According to Volvo, with this technology recharges of over 40 kW can be achieved. It is currently considered that a fast recharge must be carried out at least 50 kW. Of course, it is much faster than the 11 kW that a wall socket for domestic use delivers. With this last power, Volvo estimates a full recharge in seven and a half hours.
Therefore, the recharging of the Volvo XC40 Recharge should be completed in a few
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