Heading 1: Tesla in Talks to Purchase Wireless Charging Start-Up
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is reportedly in talks to purchase Wiferion, a start-up firm in Germany that specializes in wireless charging technology. Established in 2016, Wiferion builds wireless charging pads for electric vehicles and robots and has been selling products since 2018. The move could end up adding just one more way for Tesla customers to fill their batteries at home.
Heading 2: A Turnkey Solution for Tesla
The marrying of the two companies could provide a turnkey solution for Tesla and fast-track production for consumers. Tesla has been working on a wireless charging solution for its cars but has yet to put anything into production. The acquisition of Wiferion could provide the missing piece of the puzzle for Tesla and enable them to offer wireless charging pads to their customers.
Heading 3: No Official Word from Wiferion or Tesla
While there’s no official word from Wiferion or Tesla at this point, Business Insider reports that a filing confirms the deal or at least the interest. A commercial register document says “The shareholders (Of Wiferion) intend to sell their shares in the company to Tesla International BV by means of a purchase agreement.” This suggests that the deal is either already done or in the final stages of negotiation.
Heading 4: Memories of Tesla’s Automated Charging Snake Robot
The news of Tesla’s interest in wireless charging technology brings back memories of Tesla’s automated charging snake robot. At the time, the intent was that a driver could roll into their garage and that a snake-shaped robot that doubled as the charging cord itself would locate and then plug itself into the car properly. It wouldn’t need any human intervention but it’s obviously much more complicated than having the car simply sit above a wireless induction pad.
Heading 5: Convenience vs Speed
Physically plugging the car into a charger would likely add power back to the battery much more quickly than simply parking over a wireless charging pad. Nevertheless, the convenience might be worth the cash for Tesla at this point. Tesla unveiled what its diner would look like in March of this year and just so happened to subtly hint in the same photo that a wireless charging pad was in the works. The move could be part of Tesla’s wider strategy to make electric vehicles more convenient and accessible to the average consumer.
Heading 6: The Future of Electric Vehicle Charging
The acquisition of Wiferion by Tesla could be a significant step forward in the future of electric vehicle charging. Wireless charging technology has been around for a while, but it has yet to become mainstream. Tesla’s interest in the technology could help to change that and make wireless charging pads a more common sight in garages and parking lots around the world.
Heading 7: Conclusion
In conclusion, Tesla’s reported interest in purchasing Wiferion, a start-up firm in Germany that specializes in wireless charging technology, could be a significant step forward in the future of electric vehicle charging. While there’s no official word from either company at this point, a filing suggests that the deal is either already done or in the final stages of negotiation. The move could be part of Tesla’s wider strategy to make electric vehicles more convenient and accessible to the average consumer.
