Sweden’s Wireless Charging Project Expands with New Station at The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg
Three-year taxi fleet trial delivered: 10,000 charging events with 100% uptime, 140 MWh transferred & 5 million km traveled
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN, 17 June 2025 – In an important boost to inductive wireless charging technology for commercial fleets and autonomous taxi systems, Business Region Gothenburg, InductEV, and Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers today announced the addition of a new wireless EV charging station outside The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers.
Wireless Charging Station w/ Volvo Taxi at Gothia Towers, Gothenburg, Sweden
The news from the annual EVS38 conference follows a successful three-year trial – the Wireless Charging project – during which a fleet of 20 electric Volvo XC40 taxis was charged wirelessly via two charging stations with four inground chargers delivering up to 75 kW each at Lindholmen Science Park and Sahlgrenska University Hospital.
The wireless charging stations are about to be permanent, with the addition of a third charging station powering these electric Volvo XC40 vehicles (two at a time up to 75 kW each) at Gothia Towers. Furthermore, InductEV, which pioneered the technology, will take over the operations of the City of Gothenburg’s three wireless charging stations, as its first “charging-as-a-service” offering.
The Wireless Charging project is part of the Gothenburg Green City Zone initiative, both coordinated by Business Region Göteborg. Over the initial three years, all expectations were exceeded, and the number of charging stations in the project will now expand. Data points to date include:
10,000 charging events with 100% uptime
140 MWh of energy transferred
5 million km traveled, equivalent to 100 laps around the world
Drivers found the technology convenient and easy to use with complete handsfree operation
Inductive charging preferred by the drivers especially at major travel centres (train station, airport, hotels) and city destinations (healthcare facilities, amusement and visitors’ areas business districts and fair areas)
Flawless energy delivery in rainy, snowy, hot, cold, dirty, and icy conditions
"Gothenburg is not just a city – it's a hotspot for innovation and frontrunner in sustainability,” said Patrik Andersson, CEO, Business Region Göteborg. “We have found wireless charging to be attractive for taxi fleets and other transporters at key locations within the city, with great potential of supporting our city’s climate targets of lowering the emission from the traffic system. We are happy to foster further collaboration, and glad that an absolute majority of the project’s drivers are keen to continue using this innovative solution.”
InductEV’s wireless charging technology eliminates the need for physical connectors and cables, reducing maintenance costs, improving reliability, and enabling opportunity charging throughout transit routes or at depot locations, enabling unlimited range with an unbreakable solution with no moving parts. In this case, no apps, tags or credit cards are needed for payment.
James Wroe, InductEV’s Managing Director for Europe, Middle East & Asia, Demo’ing the Technology at EVS38 in Gothenburg, Sweden
“We look forward to continuing the successful track record of wireless charging technology in the City of Gothenburg alongside Business Region Gothenburg and Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers,” said John F Rizzo, President and CEO of InductEV. “We also intend to expand the use of this important technology and assume operational control of the city’s wireless charging stations. Finally, we are proud of the three-year partnership we had with Volvo Cars and the City of Gothenburg to drive this bold and innovative project.”
Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers, Gothenburg, Sweden
“We’re glad to join this innovative project – a hands-on example of how sustainable development moves forward when local and international partners work together,” said Joachim Hult, COO, Real Estate, Logistics & Production, Project Management and Venue Development at Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers. “Through our role in the Gothenburg Green City Zone, we want to contribute to more sustainable transport in the city. Making space for this new wireless charging station and powering it with renewable electricity is a natural fit with that ambition.”
About Gothenburg Green City Zone
In the Gothenburg Green City Zone initiative, we test new technologies and collaborate to develop and scale up system solutions aimed at ensuring 100% emission-free traffic by 2030. Gothenburg Green City Zone is an initiative by the City of Gothenburg, implemented through Business Region Göteborg, Volvo Cars and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Learn more about the initiative here: https://www.investingothenburg.com/key-sectors/mobility/gothenburg-green-city-zone
Wireless Charging project partners
Business Region Göteborg, Cabonline, Göteborg Energi, InductEV, Vattenfall InCharge and Volvo Cars.
About Business Region Gothenburg
Business Region Göteborg AB (BRG) is the economic development agency and investment promotion agency of Gothenburg. Our purpose is to strengthen trade and industry in the region, and attract investments, capital and talents to Gothenburg – Sweden’s innovation powerhouse, driving the green transition. We represent thirteen municipalities in the growing Gothenburg region. Learn more at: https://www.investingothenburg.com/
About InductEV
InductEV is revolutionizing commercial EV fleets through high-power, hands-free wireless charging solutions. Proven in deployments across North America and Europe, the company’s solution is ideal for addressing the demanding schedules and operational requirements of urban transit systems. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, InductEV is a global leader driving the adoption of wireless EV charging and intelligent energy management solutions. InductEV holds 123 patents worldwide, with 121 pending applications. Learn more at: www.inductev.com.
About the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre
The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers together form one of Europe’s largest fully integrated city-centre meeting venues. Every year, some two million visitors from around the world choose to meet, dine and stay, developing business, products or ideas here. The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers offers everything from hotels, shops, spa and restaurants to exhibition halls and various types of meeting venues including a 1,500-seat congress hall. All part of the same complex and with city life right on the doorstep. Learn more at: https://en.svenskamassan.se
Media Inquiries (Business Region Gothenburg)
Christian Borg, Head of Media Relations
+46 70 761 56 06
christian.borg@businessregion.se
Media Inquiries (InductEV)
CONTACT: Peter Himler, Flatiron Communications
PHONE: (m) +1 516-729-6461
E-MAIL: peter@flatironcomm.com
CONTACT: Erin Mahoney, Flatiron Communications
PHONE: (m) +1 917-213-2935
E-MAIL: erin@flatironcomm.com
Media Inquiries (Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers)
Magnus Matsson
PR & Communication Manager, Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers
+46 31 708 82 56
magnus.matsson@svenskamassan.se