Wireless Charging: Tesla Might Acquire a Specialist
This page is translated from the original post "Recharge par induction : Tesla pourrait racheter un spécialiste" in French.
- 23/06/2023 17:30
This might be one of the American company’s upcoming innovations. According to Business Insider, Elon Musk’s company could acquire a business specializing in wireless induction charging.
Is this the future of electric vehicle charging we are about to witness? The potential acquisition of Wiferion by the American firm suggests it might be. A German company with experience in this field. Since 2018, and their market entry, the company founded by Benriah Goeldi, Johannes Tritschler, Johannes Mayer, and Florian Reiners has sold over 8,000 units. These are specialized chargers used in the robotics industry, but also for electric vehicles.
Tesla is about to acquire the German company?
The German media reports that “The partners intend to sell their shares in the company through a sale agreement to Tesla,” based on a protocol in the commercial register. Regarding the sale, one investor mentioned it might be “an interesting buyer,” without revealing the name of the company likely to acquire the firm. The purchase price is not known, but according to the media, the deal could amount to double-digit millions of euros.
Other manufacturers are investing in wireless induction charging
Volkswagen, for its ID.4, has invested in an induction charger for next year. This project is led by the company Abt. Siemens is also investing in the induction market.
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