Porsche To Demonstrate Inductive Charging at IAA MOBILITY in Munich

Porsche plans to begin offering inductive charging technology for its electric cars. The new, all-electric Cayenne will be the first Porsche model to offer the optional inductive charging floor plate. A prototype with fluorescent paint will demonstrate the technology at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich, Sept. 9-14. The world premiere of the new Cayenne Electric is planned for the end of 2025.

“Ease of use, suitability for everyday use and charging infrastructure are still the decisive factors when it comes to the acceptance of electric mobility,” says Porsche board member for development Michael Steiner. “We are proud that inductive charging will soon be available in series production at Porsche. Charging an electric car at home has never been so easy and convenient.”

The Porsche Wireless Charging Receiver Unit & Floor Plate

The new Cayenne Electric will be the first model that can be ordered with the optional Porsche Wireless Charging receiver unit located in the underbody of the vehicle between the front wheels. Porsche will be the first car manufacturer to bring an 11kW charging system with a “one-box” base plate for battery-electric vehicles to markets, company officials stated in a press release.

One-Box means that all components, aside from the supply cable, are contained within the floor plate, so there is no need to install a wall box or control unit. To initiate the charging process, the Cayenne only needs to be parked above the floor plate. The contactless transfer of energy between the two charging units takes place over a distance of roughly 4 to 6 inches. To make this possible, the Cayenne reduces the ride height automatically. The base plate has a motion detector and foreign object detection. The charging process is automatically interrupted if interference is detected, noted the release.

Porsche Wireless Charging will also be integrated into the My Porsche app, so that charging processes can be tracked. A special view in the Surround View parking function makes it easier to maneuver the Cayenne to the optimal charging position. As soon as the parking position above the floor plate is reached and the parking brake is activated, the charging process begins. Convenience functions familiar from AC charging, such as departure timer with cabin preconditioning, are also available for wireless charging.

Porsche Wireless Charging will initially launch in Europe in 2026. The company says that other markets around the world will follow.