Why Are Automakers Using Wireless Charging Systems in Electric Vehicles?

Wireless chargers being used by various industries consist of transmitters and receivers. Wireless charging technology uses radio frequencies transmitted through a wireless charger and picked up by a receiver within the device to convert them into direct current (DC) voltage. Wireless chargers offer an easier charging experience to customers as the transfer of power through wireless technology is not dependent on the alignment of the receiver and transmitter. 

As many receivers are utilized to charge multiple devices from a single source, EV charging stations are deploying them in abundance. In the preceding years, the wireless charging market was dominated by North America, due to the presence of a large number of wireless charger manufacturers, such as Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and Plugless Power Inc., in the region. 

Wireless Charging Market Drivers and Growth Rate, Forecast by 2030

Moreover, the advancements in the charging technology in the medical equipment sector, especially in the U.S., and the expansion of the EV industry will also fuel the usage of wireless charging systems in the region in the forthcoming years. Owing to these reasons, North America will retain its dominance in the coming years as well.

Whereas, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will witness the fastest rise in the sales of wireless chargers in the forthcoming years, due to the burgeoning demand for EVs, such as smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, ear pods, gaming consoles, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) in the region. 

For instance, according to the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), 155,400 units of EVs were sold in India during the financial year 2019–20. Furthermore, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) states that 200,000 new energy vehicles were sold in China in November 2020.

Therefore, the booming demand for EVs and consumer electronics will augment the adoption of wireless charging systems in the foreseeable future.