Ideanomics has successfully tested the WAVE’s 500 kW at the Port of Los Angeles. This first-of-its-kind high-power, ultra-fast wireless charging system fully charged a class 8 electric truck in less than 15 minutes, heralding a future where fleet operators could realize near continuous electric vehicle (EV) uptime.
“We’re showing that today, right now, electric heavy-duty vehicles can operate 24/7, ‘topping off’ their charge while the work is happening,” says Robin Mackie, Ideanomics Mobility’s president. “The benefits of this technology are crystal clear – fleet operators become more efficient by cutting out vehicle downtime otherwise spent filling up or plugging a central depot.”
Construction and charger installation at the Port of Los Angeles is underway, and Ideanomics expects the first 500 kW charger to enter service in 2023. Supported by an $8.4 million U.S. Department of Energy grant, the WAVE 500 kW charger is being deployed as part of a consortium project.
To help further accelerate the deployment of wireless charging, Ideanomics is offering an “As a Service” model. Enabled by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), an e-commerce company is partnering with Ideanomics to deploy wireless charging and electric vehicles on a subscription basis. The customer pays a flat, predictable monthly fee instead of a big, upfront cost.
