Kia Soul EV selected for wireless charging technology development
Kia's Soul EV has been chosen as the test vehicle in the development of a wireless charging system for electric vehicles. The system is being developed by Hyundai-Kia America Technical Centre Inc (HATCI) and Mojo Motability Inc, a wireless power technology company, after being awarded a funding grant from the US Department of Energy.
Kia's Soul EV has been chosen as the test vehicle in the development of a wireless charging system for electric vehicles.

Wireless charging technology is capable of transferring high power without the need for precise alignment between the charger and the vehicle and has the potential to significantly enhance the convenience of EVs – and so increase the appeal and acceptance among consumers – while possibly enabling smaller battery pack sizes and reduced vehicle weight.

The system is being developed by Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc (HATCI) and Mojo Motability Inc – a wireless power technology company, after being awarded a funding grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

“HATCI is honoured to be selected as a partner with the DOE,” said Dr Sung Hwan Cho, President, HATCI.

“Innovative technologies such as this align well with one of our core goals, which is to create a vehicle experience that is intuitive and easy for the consumer.”

Having already gone through several stages of development, this final phase will use five Soul EV’s to test how wireless technology works in real-world performance, including durability, safety, and performance.

KMA and Mojo Mobility have not yet announced when the system will be available for purchase.