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Porsche Confirms Wireless Home Charging for Cayenne Electric, Launching in Europe in 2026

The factory-backed system uses a floor plate plus a vehicle receiver to deliver up to 11 kW, signaling Porsche’s push to make home charging as hands-off as parking.

Overview

  • Porsche detailed its Porsche Wireless Charging setup at IAA Munich, citing up to 11 kW transfer and roughly 90% efficiency for contactless home charging.
  • The one-box floor plate connects directly to mains power without a wallbox, while a receiver mounted between the front wheels enables charging once the SUV is parked over the pad.
  • Alignment aids in the camera view guide the driver as the Cayenne lowers its air suspension to a 4–6 inch gap, with charging controlled and monitored via the My Porsche app.
  • Safety features include motion and foreign-object detection, weatherproofing, TÜV Süd testing, and CE and UL certifications, with the pad designed to withstand being driven over.
  • Initial availability is limited to the new Cayenne Electric with Europe sales in 2026 and other markets to follow, and reports differ on pricing for the vehicle option and pad.