Tesla’s new phone charger takes design cues from Cybertruck
Better late than never. Apple never released the long-awaited He AirPower — first it was an oval wireless charging pad Announced way back in 2017 — So Tesla made its own. The EV company’s newly announced wireless charging platform can charge up to three devices at once, delivering up to 15 watts of power each. pointed out by 9to5Mac , a video on Tesla’s website shows the device has 30 tightly wound coils underneath the charging station. It looks a lot like the AirPower design, which was never released. These days, wireless chargers run into the dozens of dollars, but Tesla’s thinking boasts something unique in its design aesthetic. Inspired by ‘metallic and metallic styling’, it features a geometric aluminum housing that matches the hard-edged angles of the much-anticipated EV truck, which is set to go into production at some point. Mid 2023. Tesla’s charging pad is lined with Alcantara, a synthetic suede-like fabric found throughout EVs. Tesla Conveniently, Tesla’s charg...