Austrian company builds automated NACS charging dock for Tesla robotaxis

Austrian company Volterio has developed a passive, automated docking system for charging Tesla Model Y vehicles aimed at driverless robotaxis. The dock uses the NACS connector and delivers up to 250 kW fast charging via a port installed in place of the rear tow hitch, compensating for lateral misalignment of ±100 mm. Unlike Tesla’s wireless inductive charging approach for its Cybercab fleet, this mechanical solution is more cost-effective and retains manual charging capability. Tesla has yet to officially unveil its wireless system, though it holds FCC approval and claims over 90% efficiency.

• Volterio developed a passive NACS dock for Model Y with 250 kW charging
• System compensates ±100 mm lateral misalignment during docking

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