WiTricity Completes New Florida R&D Lab for Wireless EV Charging
STUART, Fla. - Wireless power transfer provider WiTricity has announced the completion of its new research and development laboratory in Stuart, Florida, following the company's recent corporate relocation.
The new facility increases WiTricity's technical capacity to customize, test and deploy its medium-power wireless EV charging technology. The lab will support passenger cars, autonomous vehicles, robotaxis and last-mile delivery fleets, as well as OEM and Tier 1 integration initiatives.
Hands-Free Charging for Autonomous Mobility
WiTricity says its medium-power wireless charging systems (7.2 kW to 50 kW) are proven, operational and available today for OEM, Tier 1 and fleet integration programs. The system utilizes magnetic resonance coupling between a ground-based charging pad and a receiver installed on the vehicle's undercarriage. Power transfers automatically when parked, achieving charging speeds comparable to conventional plug-in systems within equivalent power classes without requiring manual plug connection.
Removing physical cables and plugs eliminates cord management demands, trip hazards, and mechanical connector wear. This automated model is designed to support autonomous fleet operations, allowing self-driving vehicles and robotaxis to recharge during routine stops to maximize fleet uptime.
Joe Benz, CEO of WiTricity, stated:
"Autonomy cannot stop at the charger. If a robotaxi, delivery vehicle or self-driving passenger vehicle still needs a person to connect a cable, then one of the most basic parts of its operation remains non-autonomous. Our wireless charging technology is proven, backed by research and field testing, and available today. The new Stuart lab gives us an unmatched environment to assist partners with integrating wireless charging into current and next-generation vehicle platforms and accelerate real-world deployments."
R&D Capabilities and Heavy-Duty Applications
The Stuart laboratory expands WiTricity's operational footprint across key engineering disciplines, including:
Design engineering and prototyping: Application-specific prototyping and vehicle platform integration.
Simulation and validation: Electromagnetic modelling, system simulation and environmental testing.
OEM collaboration: Testing and validation support for automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, fleet managers and technology licensees.
In addition to its 7.2 kW–50 kW medium-power focus, WiTricity continues to develop high-power systems rated at 75 kW and above. These heavy-duty applications target industrial and commercial transportation sectors-such as transit buses, port drayage, airport ground support equipment, and yard operations-where automated charging can improve operational safety and reduce fleet downtime.
Joe Benz added:
"The future of electric mobility will not be defined by a single vehicle class or power level. From passenger cars and robotaxis to the heavy-duty fleets that keep commerce moving, charging must become an automatic part of the vehicle's normal routine. Our Stuart lab is built to help make that future practical."