Tesla Completes Acquisition of Wireless Charging Startup

Wiferion, headquartered in Germany, specializes in wireless charging solutions designed for electric vehicles (EVs), with a specific focus on industrial equipment such as trucks and forklifts. The company prides itself on its chargers, boasting an impressive 93% efficiency rate and the ability to accommodate up to 40mm of variance when positioning a vehicle atop the charging platform.

Tesla has been interested in wireless charging technology for a while. In 2015, they introduced a robotic arm concept that would simplify the charging process, but it was too complex and challenging.

Earlier this year, Tesla hinted at the possibility of incorporating wireless charging into their offerings during their Investor Day presentation. They showed a slide of a Supercharging diner with what looked like wireless charging solutions for residential applications. This sparked speculation that Tesla was in talks to acquire Wiferion, a German startup that specializes in wireless charging technology.

In June, Business Insider Germany reported that two Wiferion employees confirmed that Tesla was planning to acquire the company. The acquisition was finalized for an estimated $76 million. The copyright notice at the bottom of Wiferion's website was also updated to read "Tesla Engineering Germany GmbH 2023 - All Rights Reserved."

The acquisition of Wiferion is a significant move for Tesla. It gives Tesla a head start in the development of wireless charging technology for electric vehicles.

Wireless charging technology has the potential to make electric vehicles more convenient to charge. It would also make it easier to install charging stations, as there would be no need to install cables. This could make electric vehicles more accessible to a wider range of people.

Tesla's acquisition of Wiferion is a sign that the company is serious about wireless charging technology. It is possible that Tesla will use Wiferion's technology to develop its own wireless charging network. This would make it easier for Tesla owners to charge their vehicles, and it would also help to promote the adoption of electric vehicles.

It is also possible that Tesla will license Wiferion's technology to other companies. This would allow other companies to develop their own wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles. This would help to accelerate the adoption of wireless charging technology, and it would also make it more affordable for consumers.

It will be interesting to see how Tesla uses Wiferion's technology in the future.