Tesla today announced the launch of the Tesla Wireless Charging Platform, a $300 wireless charger that can charge up to three Qi devices simultaneously.


The concept is somewhat similar to the AirPower that Apple wanted to make in that the three devices can be placed anywhere on a Tesla charging mat, receiving up to 15 watts of power each.

Inspired by the look of the Cybertruck, Tesla says the charging mat’s angular design features an aluminum hood with an Alcantara surface and a detachable magnetic mount that can be used to charge flat or at an angle.

Inspired by the Cybertruck’s angular design and metal design, our wireless charging dock delivers 15W of fast-charging power per device to up to three devices simultaneously. Its sleek design consists of an aluminum casing, a premium Alcantara surface, and a detachable magnetic stand that allows you to lay the charger flat or at an angle for better viewing. It features FreePower(R) technology, which charges your Qi-enabled devices such as phones or earphones placed anywhere on its surface without precise alignment.

In September 2017, Apple announced AirPower, a multi-device charger designed to charge iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. Apple wanted users to be able to place their devices anywhere on “AirPower” to charge them, but the wireless overlapping required was a problem, as Apple was seeing issues with heat management and interference that prevented the product from being viable. While AirPower was supposed to launch in 2018, it never showed up, and Apple confirmed its cancellation in 2019.

The charging mat uses Tesla FreePower, a technology from Aira that’s been used in other wireless charging pads like the Base Station Pro from Nomad. Nomad’s Base Station Pro also supported charging from anywhere on the charging dock, but it turned out to be problematic because it didn’t work well with the iPhone 12 and later due to a firmware issue.

While Tesla’s concept is similar to what Apple hoped to achieve with AirPower‌, it is limited to Qi-based devices such as the iPhone and AirPods and does not charge the Apple Watch.

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