VW Designs Autonomous Robot to Charge Electric Vehicles

January 12, 2021 12:44:01

The electric vehicle (“EV”) industry is a highly innovative space, and EV makers are constantly working on refining EV battery and charging technology. As 2020 drew to a close, Volkswagen Group Components rolled out a prototype of an autonomous mobile electric vehicle charger. The robot can reportedly navigate parking lots with ease, recharge an EV and head back to its outpost, all on its own.

The German automaker plans on building and selling 1.5 million electric vehicles by 2025, and it has pledged to launch dozens of EV models over the next decade. The company created the prototype robot to showcase how it will expand its EV-charging infrastructure over the next couple of years as demand for its electric vehicles rises. Thomas Schmall, CEO of Volkswagn Group Components, said in a statement that developing an efficient charging infrastructure to support the growing number of EVs on the road is a challenge faced by the entire EV sector.

VW’s charging prototype can be started through an app by the vehicle or via car-to-x communication. Car-to-x communication allows vehicles to “speak” or interact with infrastructure. According to the automaker, the approach will be a prerequisite if the mobile charger is to reach market maturity. Once the mobile charger is on, two digital eyes light up on the display, and the charger…

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