France has inaugurated the world’s first highway capable of wirelessly charging electric vehicles as they drive, marking a breakthrough in sustainable transport and a major step towards decarbonising long-haul mobility.
Developed by Electreon in partnership with VINCI Autoroutes, France’s largest toll road operator, the 1.5-kilometre stretch of the A10 motorway near Paris enables cars, vans, buses, and heavy-duty trucks to recharge while in motion—without plugging in or stopping. The “Charge As You Drive” project is supported by Bpifrance and realised in collaboration with VINCI Construction, Gustave Eiffel University, and Hutchinson.
Independent tests conducted by Gustave Eiffel University confirmed that the system can deliver average power transfers exceeding 200 kW, with peaks over 300 kW—twice the power required by a heavy-duty truck travelling that distance. The trials also verified the system’s safety, durability, and efficiency under real traffic conditions at highway speeds.
“This marks a pivotal moment in the global development of wireless roads,” said Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon. “Our technology’s performance on the A10 demonstrates that reliable, high-power dynamic charging is not only possible but ready for large-scale deployment.”
The initiative supports the French Ministry of Transport’s plan to roll out 9,000 kilometres of electric road systems (ERS) by 2035, aimed at slashing emissions from freight transport, which accounts for more than 16% of France’s greenhouse gas output.
Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of VINCI Concessions and President of VINCI Autoroutes, said the A10 trial confirms that deploying electric road technology alongside charging stations will accelerate the electrification of heavy-vehicle fleets and reduce emissions from the logistics sector.
Electreon’s system allows vehicles to gain charge while driving, meaning some can exit the highway with more battery power than when they entered—eliminating downtime for charging and reducing operational costs.
Already a global leader in electric road systems, Electreon has implemented wireless charging projects in nine countries. In the United States, it built the first public wireless charging road in Michigan and is collaborating with UCLA and Utah State University’s ASPIRE Center to test heavy-duty freight applications and campus transport solutions ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
As Electreon expands its network across Europe, North America, and Asia, the successful launch of France’s first wireless-charging highway signals a potential transformation in how electric transport infrastructure is built—turning highways themselves into charging assets.
