Wireless Charging
From novelty to necessity C
The global wireless charging market is on the cusp of explosive growth.
able-free power delivery is moving from a premium smartphone feature to a mainstream expectation across consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare and industrial applications. According to Polaris Market Research, the wireless charging market was valued at $10.15 billion in 2025 and is forecast to climb to $12.28 billion in 2026, ultimately reaching $57.16 billion by 2034 – a robust CAGR of 21.2% during the 2026–2034 forecast period.
The cable-free shift
Once considered a convenience add-on, wireless charging – also known as inductive charging – has evolved into a core design expectation. By eliminating physical connectors, the technology enables sleeker device architectures, reduces port wear and simplifies the user experience across smartphones, wearables, and increasingly, electric vehicles. As devices trend smaller and more water- resistant, wireless power transfer is emerging as an enabling technology rather than a peripheral feature.
The volume driver
Consumer electronics remains the largest and fastest-accelerating application segment, projected to expand at a 22.3% CAGR through 2034, driven by surging demand for cable-free charging in smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Apple’s September 2024 launch of the iPhone 16 Pro Max Titanium – featuring a 4,865mAh battery supporting 15W wireless charging – illustrates how flagship devices continue to normalise wireless power as a standard capability rather than an accessory.
The inductive charging segment led the technology landscape with a 55.4% revenue share in 2025, owing to its cost-effectiveness, simplicity and deep integration with the widely adopted Qi standard. The Wireless Power Consortium’s
rollout of the Qi2 specification in 2023 has further accelerated compatibility and efficiency gains, addressing longstanding consumer concerns around charging speed and cross-brand interoperability.
Electric vehicles open a new growth frontier
Beyond consumer devices, wireless charging is gaining serious traction in electric mobility. Automakers and infrastructure providers are piloting in-ground and parking-based wireless EV charging systems that eliminate the need for physical connectors – a critical step toward autonomous and fleet-based mobility models. InductEV’s collaboration with Volvo Cars, showcased through a three-year deployment of 20 electric XC40 taxis in Gothenburg under Volvo’s Green City Zone initiative, achieved 100% uptime and demonstrated the commercial viability of wireless charging for autonomous taxi fleets.
Separately, WiTricity’s pilot with International Transportation Service at the Port of Long Beach is testing wireless charging performance on Ford E-Transit fleet vehicles in real-world logistics environments, while Valeo’s Ineez Air Charging system – operating at approximately 3kHz with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability – signals growing manufacturer investment in scalable, grid- compatible wireless EV infrastructure.
Component and technology outlook By component, receivers held a 34.7% share in 2025, reflecting their deep integration into consumer expectations . Emerging technology variants are also broadening the addressable market: resonant charging supports multi-device and greater-distance charging suited to shared spaces, while radio frequency (RF) charging is gaining relevance for low-power IoT sensors and continuous-charge industrial applications.
Innovation pipeline signals long-term momentum
Recent industry developments underscore the pace of innovation. In April 2026, ROHM Semiconductor introduced an ultra-compact wireless power chipset – the ML7670 receiver and ML7671 transmitter – purpose-built for miniaturised wearables such as smart rings and bands using 13.56 MHz NFC-based charging. Around the same time, Powercast demonstrated wireless power technology as infrastructure for battery-free sensing and edge-based data collection, aligning wireless charging with the growing computational demands of AI-driven edge devices. Belkin’s July 2025 achievement of Qi2 25W certification further reflects accelerating momentum toward faster, standardised wireless charging across the accessory ecosystem.
Challenges and restraints
Despite strong tailwinds, the market faces adoption barriers. Wireless charging systems generally cost more than wired alternatives, and compatibility remains largely confined to Qi-enabled devices. Charging speeds, while improving, still lag behind high-wattage wired fast-charging in many use cases – a gap the industry is actively working to close through resonant and multi-coil innovations.
Outlook: a cable-free future takes shape With rising investment in long-range and fast wireless charging technologies, expanding smart home and smart vehicle ecosystems and growing standardisation efforts, wireless charging is positioned to become foundational infrastructure across consumer, automotive, healthcare and industrial environments over the next decade. More information, can be found at
www.polarismarketresearch.com/industry- analysis/wireless-charging-market
22 | electrical wholesaler October 2026
ewnews.co.uk
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