VINCI launches real-traffic test of “Charge as you drive” system for electric vehicles on the A10 motorway in France

VINCI launches real-traffic test of “Charge as you drive” system for electric vehicles on the A10 motorway in France

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Autoroutes, together with Electreon, VINCI Construction, Gustave Eiffel University, and Hutchinson, has initiated the world’s first real-traffic trial of a dynamic induction charging system for electric vehicles on France’s A10 motorway. The “Charge as you drive” project allows EVs to recharge while in motion, potentially reducing battery size, vehicle weight, and manufacturing emissions. With induction coils installed on a 1.5 km test stretch, the project marks a major step toward sustainable transport innovation. CEO Nicolas Notebaert emphasized that the technology could accelerate heavy-vehicle electrification and lower greenhouse gas emissions in France’s logistics sector.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 24-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI Autoroutes, in collaboration with Electreon, VINCI Construction, Gustave Eiffel University, and Hutchinson, has launched the world’s first real-traffic test of a dynamic induction charging system for electric vehicles on a motorway. Conducted on the A10 motorway, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Paris, the “Charge as you drive” project marks a major step forward in advancing sustainable mobility and redefining the future of electric transportation.

The groundbreaking system allows electric trucks and other vehicles equipped with receivers to recharge their batteries while driving, eliminating the need for stationary charging stops. This pilot reflects VINCI Concessions’ vision to create smarter, more connected infrastructure that accelerates the transition toward safer, cleaner, and more efficient mobility.

Following rigorous laboratory testing and durability trials on a closed track, induction coils were installed along a 1.5-kilometer stretch of the A10 motorway. The project has now entered a new phase, where prototype vehicles—including a truck, utility vehicle, car, and bus—are being tested under real traffic conditions.

If deployed at scale, this innovative solution could significantly reduce the size of electric vehicle batteries, resulting in lighter, less costly vehicles with increased payload and improved efficiency. Environmentally, it would also lower the demand for raw materials and decrease the carbon footprint associated with battery manufacturing, contributing to global decarbonization goals.

“At VINCI Concessions, innovation is central to our ambition to build a more sustainable mobility ecosystem,” said Nicolas Notebaert, Chief Executive Officer of Concessions at VINCI and President of VINCI Autoroutes. “The initial results from the A10 motorway trial confirm the potential of dynamic induction charging. Deploying this technology on France’s major roadways—alongside existing charging stations—could accelerate the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles and help reduce emissions from the freight and logistics sector, which currently accounts for over 16% of France’s greenhouse gas emissions.”

This pioneering initiative represents a critical milestone in rethinking transport infrastructure for the future—transforming motorways into active enablers of electric mobility and paving the way for cleaner, more resilient transportation systems.

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