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Wireless charging for golf carts and NEVs
WiTricity's patented magnetic resonance (MR) technology enables the highly efficient transfer of power over the air between the Power Hub and a Receiver mounted to the underside of an electric vehicle without any physical connection.
Resonant coils—Both the Power Hub and Receiver have coils tuned to the same resonant frequency, much like a radio tuned to pick up a specific station. Once a wirelessly equipped vehicle is parked over a Power Hub, charging begins automatically. AC power from the grid flows into the Power Hub, which generates an oscillating magnetic field. That magnetic field is induced onto the Receiver.
Energy transfer over the air—Unlike a wireless phone charger, which requires the charger and the device to be very close together, the Receiver captures the oscillating magnetic field from the Power Hub over a significant air gap, which can range from 2 to 5 inches.
Conversion to electricity – AC voltage induced in the coil in the receiver is then converted to DC electric output which is connected to the battery which will charge up.
The benefits of wireless charging go beyond the convenience of being able to simply park and know that your cart is charging. There is no worry about forgetting, no bending over to pick up a plug, and no tricky cable or cord to maneuver to get the plug in correctly. And, you can safely leave your vehicle parked and charging if you are away from home. The Power Hub is smart and will automatically turn off until it is needed for charging again.
An NEV is a “neighborhood electric vehicle,” which has similar characteristics to a golf cart. The primary difference is that an NEV meets requirements to be driven on city streets. The term “NEV” is often used interchangeably with the terms “Low Speed Vehicle” (LSV) or more generally, “golf car.”
WiTricity is working today with multiple partners to equip select vehicles in 2025 to support its wireless charging system.
All WiTricity wireless platforms are built on the same underlying technology of using magnetic resonance to transfer power, but vary in terms of physical format and power delivery. WiTricity MR/1 is the specific platform that is the solution for golf carts, NEVs, and other low-speed vehicles. The different platforms are not interoperable.
Any NEV that is properly equipped with the WiTricity MR/1 vehicle Receiver can use the same MR/1 Power Hub to charge. Note, however, that different height vehicles may necessitate either adding or removing the Power Hub risers.
Any NEV or golf cart equipped with the WiTricity MR/1 Receiver can charge on a WiTricity MR/1 Power Hub, but platforms designed for different types of vehicles, i.e., passenger vehicles, light-duty vehicles, etc., are not interoperable.
No, the Power Hub is designed to be used only with the WiTricity MR/1 Receiver installed on an NEV. You should not attempt to use it to charge any other device.
Use our contact us form to let us know the make and model – or reach out to your local dealer to inquire.
Yes, the WiTricity MR/1 wireless charging solution meets or exceeds applicable safety standards and has been certified for use by the FCC.
The Power Hub plugs into an ordinary grounded household outlet (15A or higher) and does not require any special tools to install. The Power Hub can be installed either indoors or outdoors.
WiTricity MR/1 will be sold through golf cart and NEV manufacturer dealer channels in 2025.
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You can download a spec sheet here. We also have an eBook about consumer feedback to WiTricity for golf cars and NEVs.
Please contact us and we will follow up with more details.