Tesla Cybercab Unveils Surprising Wireless Charging Speed

At the recent “We, Robot” event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that the Cybercab would feature an inductive charging system instead of a NACS port. While Tesla’s official livestream didn’t show all the details, attendee videos have shed light on some intriguing aspects of the Cybercab’s wireless charging capabilities.

A video shared by Robert Rosenfeld on X captured a moment the official stream missed. During Musk’s discussion of wireless charging, the screen behind him displayed a simulation of the Cybercab’s charging interface and offered a glimpse of the wireless charger’s design.

The footage revealed Tesla’s wireless charging pad as an angular square that the Cybercab can reverse into. Perhaps more notably, the charging interface animation showed a charging speed of 19 kW at 35% State of Charge (SoC).

This 19 kW charging rate has sparked interest among EV enthusiasts. While significantly slower than Superchargers, it outpaces Tesla’s Wall Connector, which maxes out at 11.5 kW (providing up to 44 miles of range per hour, according to Tesla’s website).

Tesla hasn’t disclosed the Cybercab’s battery capacity, though speculation suggests it may have a smaller pack to optimize costs. Adding to the intrigue, Tesla recently shared a render of the Cybercab featuring what appears to be a battery pack using 4680 cells.

EV battery expert “The Limiting Factor” hypothesized on X that the Cybercab might employ LFP 4680 battery cells, further fueling discussions about the vehicle’s power system.