EV Freight Trucks Charge While Driving at Full Speed on French Highway, a World-First

Electric vehicle (EV) charging will never be the same. A world-first was announced, providing in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, at highway speeds.

Electreon, a global leader in wireless electric road technology, announced a historic breakthrough, the successful launch of the world’s first highway capable of wirelessly charging vehicles as they drive. This shared system enables passenger cars, vans, buses, and heavy- and medium-duty trucks to charge simultaneously, proving that highways themselves can function as key charging assets in the transition to electric mobility. The news was shared on PR Newswire on October 30, 2025.

In the photo above, an e-truck charges while driving in France, the world’s first dynamic wireless-charging highway, delivering above 300 kW peak power, and over 200 kW average power. (Photo credits: VINCI Autoroutes photo library – Caroline Gasch)

Led by VINCI Autoroutes, France’s largest toll road operator, and supported by Bpifrance, the “Charge As You Drive” project represents a major leap forward for transportation electrification. In partnership with Electreon, VINCI Construction, Gustave Eiffel University, and Hutchinson, VINCI Autoroutes developed and tested a 1.5-kilometer active stretch of highway along the A10 near Paris, where vehicles now recharge seamlessly, without stopping or plugging in.

Extensive testing by Gustave Eiffel University confirmed the system’s mechanical and thermal durability and recorded average power transfer above 200 kW, with peaks exceeding 300 kW, twice what a heavy-duty truck requires to maintain highway speeds. The results validate the technology’s safety, reliability, and high performance under real driving conditions.

This milestone establishes Electreon as the first company in the world to demonstrate high-power, in-motion wireless charging for heavy-duty vehicles at highway speed. The achievement supports France’s national plan to deploy 9,000 kilometers of Electric Road Systems (ERS) by 2035, paving the way for scalable, zero-emission freight transport.

“This marks a pivotal moment in the global development of wireless roads,” said Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon. “The system’s outstanding performance, demonstrated in this project and verified by independent laboratories in France, proves that our technology is the only one capable of delivering high-power, reliable dynamic charging. Electreon’s technology not only meets but exceeds all the targets set by the French government. I believe these results pave the way for the deployment of thousands of kilometers of wireless roads in France—and across the world.”

Globally, Electreon is advancing wireless road networks in nine countries, including the U.S., where it built the nation’s first public wireless charging road in Michigan and is collaborating with UCLA and Utah State University’s ASPIRE Center on dynamic charging for shuttles and heavy trucks. Together, these projects signal a new era of connected, continuous, and sustainable electric mobility.

Michigan Unveiled First Wireless Charging Street in 2023

Detroit launched America’s first wireless-charging public roadway in November 2023, marking a bold step toward cleaner, smarter transportation. Located in the Michigan Central innovation district, the project was unveiled by Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director Bradley C. Wieferich and City of Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison, showcasing Michigan’s leadership in next-generation mobility.

Powered by Electreon’s wireless charging technology, a quarter-mile segment of 14th Street was equipped with inductive charging coils that allowed electric vehicles (EVs) to charge while in motion. The system represented a transformative leap toward electrified, emission-free roadways, enabling vehicles to gain energy without plugging in.

The project expanded to a full mile of inductive roadway in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood and underwent testing throughout 2024 using Ford’s electric Transit shuttle. Data gathered from the tests helped inform future deployments across the state and reinforced Michigan’s position as a hub of mobility innovation.

In addition to the dynamic roadway, Electreon installed static wireless charging stations near Michigan Central Station to support fleet operations and public use. Together, these advancements were part of forward-thinking Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s vision to lead the EV revolution and modernize Michigan’s transportation infrastructure, with future plans including the electrification of Michigan Avenue.

Detroit’s wireless road was more than a first, it offered a glimpse into the future of sustainable travel, where clean, connected highways powered the next generation of electric mobility.