Earlier, at the Tesla Cybercab self-driving taxi launch conference, Musk mentioned that Cybercab will no longer be equipped with a NACS charging port, but will instead use a wireless charging system. Now, some media have revealed further information about Cybercab’s wireless charging.
In fact, during Tesla’s “We, Robot” live broadcast, when Musk mentioned that Cybercab would have wireless charging capabilities, the screen behind the scenes showed a simulated picture of Cybercab wireless charging, including information such as charging power and wireless charger details.
According to leaks, the wireless charging module designed by Tesla is a square module with an angular design. After the Cybercab reverses into the vehicle, it can be placed just under the vehicle’s wireless charging module.
At the same time, the information shows that the power of wireless charging is 19kW. Looking at the data alone, this power does not seem high. But for reference, the current wall-mounted charger provided by Tesla, the Wall Connector, has a maximum charging power of only 11.5kW. The latter can add 44 miles per hour to the vehicle, or about 70 kilometers of range.
As for Cybercab, if it has a sufficiently intelligent operating strategy, it can recharge at any time between passengers. From this perspective, 19kW may be a cost-effective charging strategy.
Of course, it is still early for Cybercab to go into production, and the battery capacity of the vehicle itself and the charging power after it is finally put into production is still uncertain. Everything is yet to be further disclosed by Tesla. However, there are reports that Cybercab is expected to use lithium iron phosphate 4680 battery packs, and may use small-capacity batteries to reduce costs. However, small-capacity batteries plus low wireless charging power will still be a great test for Tesla’s final operating strategy and the layout of wireless charging stations. We will continue to pay attention to more news about Cybercab.
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