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It makes some sense for Tesla to make a wireless charger. After all, when you think of companies, you think of electric cars and their superchargers (at least after you get the image of Elon Musk out of your mind). But wireless charging is a little different, requiring an understanding of magnetic fields and expertise in power transfer technology. That’s where his Freepower, formerly known as Aira, comes in. Founder Jake Slatnick told Engadget that he founded the company in 2017 and has spent the past five and a half years developing a “much more advanced form of he Qi,” an industry-wide standard. I spoke. for wireless charging.
As a “technology supplier,” Slatnick says, Freepower does not typically make consumer products. Nomad goods. When the Pro model launched in 2019, it was seen as an attractive alternative to Apple’s canceled AirPower charging mat. We promised to provide power. However, the Base Station series was no longer supported and had compatibility issues affecting charging speeds.
Last December, Tesla and Freepower announced wireless charging platform, it could be the spiritual successor to Base Station Pro. However, like many other products from the automaker, it’s almost ridiculously expensive: Tesla’s $300 price tag is twice as high as his most expensive offering. Still, die-hard fans might not mind the premium.Here are some unique characteristics that could explain the delta.
For that money, you get what at least feels like a rugged, premium product. solid block. Combined with the magnetic stand that props it up at an angle, the whole thing weighs a hefty 1.02 kg (2.26 lbs). It’s not a big deal since you won’t be carrying it around in your backpack, but be careful if you want to take it with you on your next trip.
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Other than that minor note, there isn’t much to complain about. The Alcantara fabric on the surface provides a non-slip texture for your slippery phone, and the power cable is a generous 60 inches long, so you can easily extend it from your nearest outlet to your side table. And the wires fit neatly into the discreet slots, so cable management fans can rejoice. The platform and accompanying 65-watt charger all feature a sleek all-matte black finish and angular styling reminiscent of Cybertrucks. You don’t have to look very much until you start noticing small aesthetic touches.
Tesla was responsible for the appearance of the charging platform, and Free Power was responsible for the technology. Thanks to her 30 coils embedded under the surface, the loops are layered on top of each other, so not only can you charge up to three devices at once, but it doesn’t matter where you put them. This is his idea of ”spatial freedom” that Slatnick referred to, and unlike Magsafe and his other Qi products, you don’t have to align the handset with the charger’s ring to establish a connection.
It was fun to be able to toss the iPhone 14 Pro haphazardly and not have to worry about lining up circles or waiting for magnets to click into place. I also liked that it didn’t interrupt charging when he shifted the iPhone slightly to make room for the Pixel 6 Pro.
One small thing I noticed was that there was a slight delay of a few seconds between placing the phone on a surface and the charging indicator showing up on the screen. A little slower than the charger, but not a big deal. The actual charging speed is comparable to Magsafe and other Qi devices that support 15W rates. My iPhone 14 Pro went from 57% to 65% in 22 minutes. This matches my experience with older Belkin wireless chargers.
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One difference is how hot the phone is after sitting on the platform for about 30 minutes. Charging in general, and wireless charging in particular, can make your device hot, but this felt warmer than normal. I haven’t left it out so I don’t know what it would do if left overnight. We have asked you to elaborate on the efficiency of the , and we will update you when we get an answer.
A problem often cited as the reason behind it is that it is reportedly “overheating” due to its multi-coil design. Slatnick told Engadget that the technology is “functionally equivalent to AirPower.” On the other hand, he said he has a team of expert engineers who have successfully solved many of the challenges in multi-coil design. It involves locating the device’s receive coils, identifying different levels of charge, and determining how to do all of this without consuming too much energy.
I’m not going to spend $300 on a Tesla-branded wireless charging station. Aside from worrying about how hot my phone gets, I’m not the kind of person who would pay him $300 for something he doesn’t really need.but i morning what are you interested in Slatnick wants to work with other automakers and furniture companies to explore ways to embed multi-device wireless charging technology into all the surfaces around us. One day we may see kitchen counters and backseat pockets in our cars where we can charge the devices we rely on so much. Let’s hope we get there without lots of cell phone explosions and electrical fires in the process.