• paraphrand
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    97 hours ago

    Inductive charging will waste a bunch of energy.

    • @NotMyOldRedditName
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      6 hours ago

      Inductive charging has come a long way and doesn’t have to have as big a power loss anymore.

      E.g this government research project had 120kw at 97% which is on par or better with existing fast charging methods.

      https://www.elektormagazine.com/news/120-kw-inductive-vehicle-charging-system-achieves-97-efficiency

      Edit: Also anyone charging on a regular 120v outlet, which is really all most people need for at home charging, is in the low 80’s. Also Wiferon has ones commercially available at 93%.

      • @Buffalox
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        3 hours ago

        I’m curious why you are downvoted?
        When searching “wireless charging efficiency” on Google, Google offer this short explanation:

        The efficiency rate of inductive chargers usually falls between 70% and 80%, though some newer models boast efficiencies closer to 90% under optimal conditions. This is slightly lower than the 90% to 95% efficiency rate often seen in traditional wired charging.

        Not too far off from the statement above, and apparently progress is being made.