Tesla has officially abandoned plans to equip its Cybertruck with wireless charging, according to the model’s chief engineer Wes Morrill.

The engineer said the project was deemed unfeasible after efficiency analyses showed that the pickup’s high ground clearance made it impractical.

A charging pad tall enough to reach the Cybertruck’s underbody would have needed to be around six inches high, which would compromise trunk design and usability.

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Back in 2023, Tesla previewed a home wireless charging dock and even acquired a German wireless-charging startup called Wiferion, integrating some of its staff before selling off most of the assets.

While many at the time expected the Cybertruck to debut the feature, with early user manuals referencing a reserved “induction charging port”, it is now clear that induction charging will at least not be possible with the Cybertruck.

“There are no plans at the moment,” Morrill confirmed in a Discord exchange. “For a vehicle with ground clearance this high, wireless charging is simply not realistic.”

Meanwhile, Porsche recently announced that its upcoming electric Cayenne would offer wireless charging as an option, demonstrating the technical feasibility as questions linger about whether there is actual market demand for it.

Electrek noted that the Cybertruck’s ground clearance could have been managed with taller charging pads and suggested that lower efficiency compared with wired charging — combined with the relatively minor convenience of eliminating cable use — makes the feature less compelling.

Another factor weighing on Tesla’s decision is sales. Cybertruck deliveries have fallen short of expectations, with annual volumes struggling to reach 20,000 units. Equity analysts say the limited scale makes it difficult to justify investments in dedicated accessories and infrastructure.

The shelving of the Cybertruck project also puts an asterisk on the upcoming “Cybercab,” which was previously expected to include wireless charging support.