In Pictures: Honda and Partners Develop In-Motion Wireless EV Charging Road Technology, Plan 2027 Public Road Tests

Japan's road network could one day charge electric trucks and cars as they drive, under Honda's wireless power transfer plan.

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The partners aim to begin demonstration testing of the in-motion charging system on public roads in Japan in 2027.

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Honda is initially targeting logistics and commercial fleet applications for the wireless charging road technology.

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Magnetic coupling wireless power transfer would allow EVs, including large commercial vehicles, to recharge while moving.

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Demonstration testing on public roads would mark a key step toward commercializing in-motion EV charging.

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Honda R&D, Taisei and Taisei Rotec developed the underlying technology for the charging road system.

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If validated in trials, the system could let electric fleets cover routes without lengthy charging stops.

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The 2027 public road tests will assess the technology under real-world traffic and weather conditions.

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In-motion charging could reshape how logistics operators plan routes and manage electric commercial fleets.

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