Brief
Honda teams with Taisei to test wireless road chargers for commercial EV fleets
Honda will build a test road later this year to trial embedded chargers that power vehicles in motion, with public‑road trials slated for next year.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Honda, working with Japan's Taisei Group, is developing an embedded road system that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles while they travel, according to Trendhunter.
What happened
The system places transmitters beneath the pavement and a receiver on the vehicle, allowing power to be drawn from nearby roadside boxes without stopping. Honda intends to construct a test road later in 2026 and increase the charging output to 150 kW, focusing initially on larger commercial vehicles.
What the reports add
Trendhunter notes that public‑road testing in Japan is planned for 2027, and that the technology could reduce charging stops for fleet operators, potentially reshaping business models around continuous energy access and route‑based billing.
What was said
Trendhunter reports that Honda’s plan emphasizes proving practical savings for commercial routes before broader consumer rollout.
How it came about
The initiative follows Honda’s broader push for EV infrastructure and Taisei’s expertise in road construction, linking automotive and civil‑engineering sectors.
Key facts
- Honda is developing a wireless road charging system with Taisei Group. (trendhunter.com)
- The system uses transmitters beneath the road and vehicle‑mounted receivers. (trendhunter.com)
- Honda plans a test road later in 2026 and aims for 150 kW output. (trendhunter.com)
- Public‑road testing in Japan is scheduled for 2027. (trendhunter.com)
Sources
- [1] trendhunter.com — originally reported as “In-Road EV Chargers”
