Business Region Gothenburg, InductEV, and Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers have announced a new wireless EV charging station outside The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers.
The news follows a successful three-year trial during which a fleet of 20 electric Volvo XC40 taxis was charged wirelessly by two charging stations with four in-ground chargers – each delivering up to 75 kW – at Lindholmen Science Park and Sahlgrenska University Hospital.
The wireless charging stations are about to be permanent, with the addition of a third charging station powering these electric Volvo XC40 vehicles at Gothia Towers.
InductEV will take over the operations of the City of Gothenburg’s three wireless charging stations, as its first “charging-as-a-service” offering.
The Wireless Charging project is part of the Gothenburg Green City Zone initiative, both coordinated by Business Region Göteborg. Over the initial three years, all expectations were exceeded, and the number of charging stations in the project will now expand.
InductEV’s wireless charging technology eliminates the need for physical connectors and cables, enabling opportunity charging throughout transit routes or at depot locations. No apps, tags, or credit cards are needed for payment, it said.
Patrik Andersson, CEO, Business Region Göteborg, said:
“Gothenburg is not just a city – it’s a hotspot for innovation and a frontrunner in sustainability.
“We have found wireless charging to be attractive for taxi fleets and other transporters at key locations within the city, with great potential of supporting our city’s climate targets of lowering emissions from the traffic system. We are happy to foster further collaboration, and glad that an absolute majority of the project’s drivers are keen to continue using this innovative solution.”
John F Rizzo, President and CEO of InductEV, said:
“We look forward to continuing the successful track record of wireless charging technology in the City of Gothenburg alongside Business Region Gothenburg and Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers.
“We also intend to expand the use of this important technology and assume operational control of the city’s wireless charging stations. Finally, we are proud of the three-year partnership we had with Volvo Cars and the City of Gothenburg to drive this bold and innovative project.”
Joachim Hult, COO, Real Estate, Logistics & Production, Project Management and Venue Development at Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers, said:
“We’re glad to join this innovative project – a hands-on example of how sustainable development moves forward when local and international partners work together.
“Through our role in the Gothenburg Green City Zone, we want to contribute to more sustainable transport in the city. Making space for this new wireless charging station and powering it with renewable electricity is a natural fit with that ambition.”
Image courtesy of InductEV
