Porsche is making inductive charging a reality. The new all-electric Cayenne Electric can be optionally equipped with an inductive charging floor plate (“Porsche Wireless Charging”). The first production-intent system of its kind from a mainstream automaker.
This charging solution delivers up to 11 kW of wireless AC charging—matching standard wired systems in power. The plate is a one-box design, meaning it requires only a single unit installed on the ground–no separate wall box or control module–making home installation more straightforward.
To charge, the Cayenne simply needs to be parked over the plate. It automatically lowers its ride height to create the optimal 4–6 inch gap for inductive energy transfer. Positioning guidance comes via ultra-wideband sensors that align the car correctly, assisted by Porsche’s display systems.
With energy transfer efficiencies of up to 90%, the wireless system is competitive with conventional AC charging. Given that 75% of Porsche EV charging happens at home, this offers a significant improvement in convenience for daily use.
- Prototype Showcase
Porsche unveiled a fluorescent-painted prototype of the Cayenne Electric at IAA Mobility—a flashy demonstration vehicle to highlight the charging capability ahead of the model’s launch. - Public Launch Timeline
The Cayenne Electric is scheduled to debut by the end of 2025. Wireless charging will become available to customers shortly thereafter, particularly in Europe in 2026, before rolling out to other regions.
By eliminating the clutter and hassle of cables, Porsche is priming a more seamless EV lifestyle for the future. But given the high cost of hardware and installation, it’s likely to remain a premium feature. For now.
