Faster and wireless charging seen as potential EV adoption boosts

A Geely electric vehicle was described as able to charge in under five minutes, a speed viewed as a possible tipping point for wider EV adoption. The possibility of new, faster charging technology for the Roadster was also raised, without specifics.

The Porsche Cayenne EV was cited as offering wireless charging via a mat on a garage floor. Tesla was noted as not having moved quickly on wireless charging. Charging at stations can cost tens of dollars and takes considerably longer than refueling with gasoline, making shorter charging times important, the source said.