VW unveils EV charging robot with potential to support outbound logistics

VW Charging Robot connected to ID.3

Volkswagen Group Components has presented a mobile robot that can autonomously charge electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, offering a potential solution to keep EVs charged during storage in compounds.

The robot is designed in the first place for underground car parks, which may have a limited number of dedicated parking bays with a charge point. “A ubiquitous charging infrastructure is and remains a key factor in the success of electric mobility,” said Thomas Schmall, CEO of Volkswagen Group Components.

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