WiTricity & ABT e-Line to Bring Wireless EV Charging to the Streets of Europe

WiTricity and ABT e-Line have announced plans to deliver aftermarket wireless EV charging in Europe. With extensive experience working with the Volkswagen Group (VW), ABT e-Line will initially upgrade the VW ID.4 to support wireless charging from US-based WiTricity, with availability targeted for early 2024.

ABT e-Line plans to extend wireless charging capability to additional vehicles, including the Audi e-Tron GT and Porsche Taycan as well as the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.

ABT e-Line's services range from the development and programming of control units, lithium batteries and complete drive trains to the construction of ready-to-run prototypes and small series production.

As a partner of VW Commercial Vehicles, the company converted the T6.1 and the Caddy into electric vehicles. 

WiTricity's technology allows drivers to charge their EV simply by parking over a charging pad – all with the same speed and efficiency as plugging into Level 2 equipment. 

Alex Gruzen, CEO, WiTricity, says: "We're thrilled to see the simplicity and convenience of wireless charging expand to vehicles in Europe through this partnership with one of the leading companies in automotive upgrade and aftermarket solutions. Our proven, automotive-grade charging solutions will help address many of the electrification challenges by making charging as easy as parking."

"ABT e-Line's strong track record in customizing vehicles to meet the stringent demands of discerning customers fits perfectly with the leading wireless charging technology from WiTricity", adds Eric Plekkepoel, CEO of ABT e-Line.

WiTricity is the pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles.