The current prototype is still a while away from becoming something you can buy, and you'd still want to plug in if you're in a hurry. This should be roughly comparable to a standard wired charger, but with greater efficiency and considerably more power (a common option, Plugless, is equivalent to a 3.3kW plug). You could theoretically use it for rides larger than typical passenger cars.

The lab isn't stopping here. Its next goal is to make a 50kW wireless charger that would be as powerful as the quick chargers you can find on the market. When that happens, it'll both enable wireless charging for truly large vehicles and remove the last big reason to plug in. And there's more -- the researchers are also testing an on-the-move solution that would make it feasible for electric buses and other EVs to recharge while they're still on the road.