About The WPC

As wireless charging continues to evolve beyond consumer handheld devices, there are myriad of other new applications, such as laptops, tablets, drones, robots, connected car, and the intelligent cordless kitchen. The WPC maintains and develops standards for a variety of different wireless power applications. This includes:

• The Qi standard, for smartphones and other portable mobile devices. Qi delivers up to 15W today. A future extension will also deliver up to 200W to enable laptop charging in addition to charging smartphones and other portable mobile devices with wide positioning freedom.

• The Ki Cordless Kitchen standard, for delivering up to 2,200W to Cordless Appliances and enabling seamless integration of hobs into countertops and other surfaces.

• The Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) standard for a faster, safer, smarter, and more convenient way to charge ebikes and escooters, both at home and on the go.

• The Industry standard for safe and convenient wireless power transfer to charge robots, AGVs, and other industrial automation machinery in the industrial sector.

With nearly 9000 different Qi Certified wireless charging products in the market, the WPC uses a network of independent authorized test labs around the globe that test specific properties for safety, interoperability, and usability.