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Wireless vs wired DC fast charging efficiency test

Bjørn Nyland · demo · Watch on YouTube

Cars, EVs & motorcyclesRenewables, batteries & storage

What it is

Bjorn Nyland compares wireless and wired DC fast charging for an electric car, measuring end-to-end efficiency. The test shows the wireless system holding up well against a plug.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN cites it as the evidence that inductive EV charging can match wired charging in efficiency.

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What HN commenters said

  1. “You should check out this video where wireless charging beats wired charging in end to end efficiency”

    Wireless charging beats wired in end-to-end efficiency

    audunw, 2024-08 · Recommendation · in “No more trip hazards: safe in-pavement electric car charging system pilot”

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Topics: electric vehicles, inductive charging, charging efficiency, fast charging

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