Could future Ford electric cars get rid of the charging cord? – Photo: Carbuzz
Many electric vehicle owners will find it uncomfortable to mess around with bulky charging cables, especially in small spaces or in inclement weather.
Theo Green Car ReportsFord wants to eliminate this inconvenience by letting the charging port on the electric vehicle and the charging point “match” itself through a strong magnetic attraction. This technology is quite similar to the MagSafe charging port used on some Apple devices.
The great thing is that this charging technology can work in both slow and fast charging stations, the magnetic connector can be installed on electric vehicles with normal charging ports.
The biggest problem is how to match the charging port on the car with the charging point when there is no wire. To get around this, a certain amount of coupling will be incorporated into the design of the magnetic charger so that a physical connection can be made as long as the port is close enough to the charging point. In other words, if your parking skills are poor, the charger won’t work.
Image of Ford’s patent file – Photo: Green Car Reports
Of course, just because a patent is filed does not mean the technology is put into production. Ford has not confirmed plans to use this new charging connector in future vehicles.
The problem is not only the aesthetics of a new charging port, but also the difficulty of modifying existing charging points.
While wireless electric vehicle charging may not be ready for widespread roll-out yet, in order to make the charging experience easier, akin to refueling, automakers are very focused on developing advanced charging methods. more advanced.
Another wireless charging technology that has been introduced is using induction. For example, earlier this January, Ram introduced the 1500 EV Revolution concept car with a Ram Charger inductive charger for home use, which automatically detects the presence of the vehicle and the required amount of charge and then automatically aligns. main adjustment under the car. This little robot also knows how to charge the battery during off-peak hours, saving the owner a bit of electricity.
The inductive charger was introduced by Ram with the concept of 1500 EV Revolution – Photo: Ram