2ND GENERATION PLUGLESS TECHnical SPECifications

For BMW i3 and Tesla Model S

System Components

The Plugless EV Charging System efficiently and safely charges your EV using our proprietary inductive power transfer technology. The Plugless System includes three components: the Vehicle Adapter, the Parking Pad, and the Control Panel. Charging begins automatically every time you park over the system — no dirty cords to untangle and no chance of forgetting to charge!

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specifications

Compatibility

Tesla Model S
BMW i3 and i3 with Range Extender

Control Panel

Supplies power to the Parking Pad

Automatic Alignment Assist Guidance Display

High-visibility Charge Status Indicator

Height:

22.3 in (566 mm)

Width:

12 in (305 mm)

Depth:

5.2 in (132 mm)

Parking Pad

Houses the transmitting portion of the system and is installed on the garage floor or parking space

Includes built-in magnetic interference shielding — no additional Concrete Shield required

Incredibly tough 1,500 lb per wheel maximum load

Height:

2.7 in (68.5 mm)

Width:

22 in (559 mm)

Depth:

18.5 in (470 mm)

Ultra-slim Vehicle Adapter

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Nominal Gap:

4 in (10 cm)

Ground Clearance

7 in (17.8 cm)

Weight:

~35 lbs (12 kg)

Height:

1 in (25 mm)

Width:

33.5 in (838 mm)

Depth:

16 in (406 mm)

Professionally installed underneath the vehicle by certified installer

Does not alter ground clearance of vehicle, not visible when installed

Installation is no cost to you – certified installer is paid directly by Plugless

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Durability

Parking Pad Maximum Wheel Load:

1500 lbs (680 kg) per wheel

Operating Temperature Range

–22° to 122°F (–30° to 50°C)

Watch This EV Charge in 6″ of Snow


Safety & Reliability

Vehicle Interface

J1772 EVSE emulation, interlocked to prevent the user attempting to charge the vehicle both inductively and conductively at the same time

Foreign Object Detection

Automatic detection and charging lockout if metallic materials on parking pad

Manufactured in the USA using recycled materials when possible

Standards

NEC 625 (NFPA 70), SAE J1772, UL2231, CSA170.1

Enclosure Ratings

NEMA 3R (Control Panel); NEMA 4 (Parking Pad)

Power

Charging Power Output

7.2kW continuous

Charging Input Voltage

208 – 240 VAC

Compatible Receptacles

Nema 14-50 installed on 50 amp dedicated circuit
(same as Tesla Mobile Connector)

Input Power Connections

Line 1, Line 2, and Earth connection

Recommended Service Panel Breaker

Dedicated 50A, 2P breaker rated for continuous use


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