The system would require the driver to line up the car with the charger and would accommodate both AC and DC charging.
Ford has filed a patent application for a magnetic EV charger that lets drivers charge without having to get out of their cars.
Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office Nov. 1, 2022, the application shows how charging EVs could be more automated, eliminating the need to physically plug in a cable, saving time and effort.In addition to a conventional charge port, Ford proposes fitting EVs with a second port located in the bumper. To charge, the vehicle is maneuvered to align this port with a charger, both of which would have magnets to secure the connection.
This would be a form of conductive charging, with a physical connection between vehicle and charging, rather than inductive wireless charging, where electricity is transmitted through an air gap, Ford noted in the application, adding that this hardware could be configured for AC or DC charging.To help align the vehicle with the charger, the application also calls for some degree of articulation to enable a connection"as long as the driver is reasonably close" to the charger.
As with all new-car technology, the appearance of a patent application doesn't confirm production intent. Ford isn't the first automaker trying to eliminate charging cables, though. Ram unveiled an
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