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Honda says it is developing wireless charging roads for electric vehicles. Public-road demonstrations in Japan are planned from fiscal 2027, which would test the technology in real traffic conditions.
Honda and its partners Taisei and Taisei Rotec plan to develop an inductive charging system that can charge a battery while a vehicle is moving. First demonstrations are expected to begin next year, including on public roads, which would test the concept in real-world conditions.
Honda is developing a road charging system for EVs and has turned to Taisei to prove road durability.
IONNA said its US EV charging network has more than doubled since the start of 2026 and now includes more than 180 live charging sites. The expansion matters because the consortium is building out public charging infrastructure without using a proprietary app.