There are indications that Tesla may be gearing up to introduce wireless charging for the Tesla Cybertruck. Members of the Cybertruck Owners Club stumbled upon a page in the pickup’s service manual that showcases a connector on the truck’s traction battery, potentially intended for a wireless charger. This discovery, coupled with Tesla’s recent exploration of cable-free charging solutions, suggests that the automaker has innovative plans to transform how owners charge their vehicles at home.
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Tesla’s Hidden Quest for Wireless Charging
Tesla has not only hinted at the prospect of a wireless charger, but its chief designer has also confirmed active development in this area. With the Cybertruck potentially leading the charge, Tesla enthusiasts are eager for the introduction of wireless charging capabilities.
Deep within the service manual’s instructions for removing the high-voltage battery pack, a singular connector is identified, attaching a harness intended for what Tesla terms an “Inductive Charger.”
Although Tesla has not provided explicit details regarding its purpose, speculations suggest that this may hint at a future enhancement allowing Cybertruck owners to wirelessly charge their vehicles. It is likely that this feature will require an add-on, as no prior Cybertruck disassemblies have revealed the presence of such hardware within the vehicle.
Previously, Tesla referred to the wireless charger within the vehicle’s cabin as an “inductive charger” for charging cell phones. Interestingly, in the Cybertruck service manual, Tesla distinguishes the phone charger as the “wireless charger” and labels the connector on the traction battery as an inductive charger. This terminology deviation is unique to the Cybertruck service manual.
Tesla’s interest in wireless charging was publicly demonstrated by its acquisition of Wiferion, a German wireless charging startup in 2023, followed by a subsequent sale within months. The company also hinted at a wireless charger during that period, further validated by chief designer Franz von Holzhausen’s confirmation on Jay Leno’s Garage in December during a Cybertruck review.
Oh, we’re working on inductive charging. So you don’t even need to plug something in at that point. You just pull in your garage, drive over the pad, and you’re charging.
Fans speculate that Tesla may install the hardware at the rear of the Cybertruck in a cavity near the tow hitch, aligning with Tesla’s prior teaser of a rear-mounted wireless charger. While Tesla remains tight-lipped about its plans, all indications suggest that the Tesla Cybertruck could pioneer wireless charging among the automaker’s lineup. However, the convenience of wireless charging might come at the expense of charging speed, a tradeoff that owners will evaluate based on personal preference.