Following 1.5 years of success at Rosh Ha'Ayn bus depot, Electreon and Electra Afikim launch second wireless charging project at Ovnat Petach Tikva terminal
Electreon (TASE: ELWS), a wireless EV charging leader, announced a second project agreement with Electra Afikim for the Ovnat terminal in Petah Tikva. This follows 1.5 years of successful operations at Rosh HaAyin depot, where 23 wireless-enabled buses are charged daily.
The new project, pending budgetary approval, will implement underground wireless charging beneath passenger bays, enabling automatic charging during passenger boarding and drop-offs. The system will initially support the existing 23 electric buses and accommodate fleet expansion plans.
Located near Tel Aviv's Grand Mall and light rail station, the Ovnat terminal project includes design works, approvals for terminal electrification, and future construction of the local power grid. Electreon will provide end-to-end services, including system installation, maintenance, and access to their fleet management software platform.
Electreon (TASE: ELWS), leader nella ricarica wireless per veicoli elettrici, ha annunciato un secondo accordo di progetto con Electra Afikim per il terminal Ovnat a Petah Tikva. Questo arriva dopo 1,5 anni di operazioni di successo nel deposito di Rosh HaAyin, dove ogni giorno vengono ricaricati 23 autobus dotati di tecnologia wireless.
Il nuovo progetto, in attesa di approvazione del budget, prevede l’installazione di ricarica wireless sotterranea sotto le corsie passeggeri, permettendo la ricarica automatica durante la salita e discesa dei passeggeri. Il sistema supporterà inizialmente i 23 autobus elettrici esistenti e sarà in grado di gestire l’espansione della flotta.
Situato vicino al Grand Mall di Tel Aviv e alla stazione della metropolitana leggera, il progetto del terminal Ovnat include lavori di progettazione, approvazioni per l’elettrificazione del terminal e la futura costruzione della rete elettrica locale. Electreon fornirà servizi completi, compresa l’installazione del sistema, la manutenzione e l’accesso alla loro piattaforma software di gestione della flotta.
Electreon (TASE: ELWS), líder en carga inalámbrica para vehículos eléctricos, anunció un segundo acuerdo de proyecto con Electra Afikim para la terminal Ovnat en Petah Tikva. Esto sigue a 1,5 años de operaciones exitosas en el depósito de Rosh HaAyin, donde se cargan diariamente 23 autobuses con tecnología inalámbrica.
El nuevo proyecto, pendiente de aprobación presupuestaria, implementará carga inalámbrica subterránea bajo las bahías de pasajeros, permitiendo la carga automática durante el embarque y desembarque. El sistema inicialmente soportará los 23 autobuses eléctricos actuales y podrá adaptarse a planes de expansión de la flota.
Ubicado cerca del Grand Mall de Tel Aviv y la estación del tren ligero, el proyecto de la terminal Ovnat incluye trabajos de diseño, aprobaciones para la electrificación de la terminal y la futura construcción de la red eléctrica local. Electreon ofrecerá servicios integrales, incluyendo instalación del sistema, mantenimiento y acceso a su plataforma de gestión de flotas.
Electreon (TASE: ELWS)은 무선 전기차 충전 분야의 선두주자로, Petah Tikva의 Ovnat 터미널을 위한 Electra Afikim과 두 번째 프로젝트 계약을 발표했습니다. 이는 Rosh HaAyin 차고지에서 1년 반 동안 성공적으로 운영된 후 이루어진 것으로, 매일 23대의 무선 충전 버스가 운행 중입니다.
예산 승인 대기 중인 이번 신규 프로젝트는 승객 승하차 구역 아래에 지하 무선 충전 시스템을 설치하여, 승객 탑승 및 하차 시 자동으로 충전이 이루어지도록 할 예정입니다. 이 시스템은 처음에 기존 23대 전기버스를 지원하며, 향후 차량 확대 계획에도 대응할 수 있습니다.
Tel Aviv의 Grand Mall과 경전철 역 근처에 위치한 Ovnat 터미널 프로젝트에는 설계 작업, 터미널 전기화 승인, 그리고 향후 지역 전력망 건설이 포함됩니다. Electreon은 시스템 설치, 유지보수, 그리고 차량 관리 소프트웨어 플랫폼 접근 등 종합 서비스를 제공합니다.
Electreon (TASE : ELWS), leader dans la recharge sans fil des véhicules électriques, a annoncé un deuxième accord de projet avec Electra Afikim pour le terminal Ovnat à Petah Tikva. Cela fait suite à 1,5 an d’opérations réussies au dépôt de Rosh HaAyin, où 23 bus équipés de la technologie sans fil sont rechargés quotidiennement.
Le nouveau projet, soumis à l’approbation budgétaire, prévoit l’installation d’une recharge sans fil souterraine sous les quais passagers, permettant une recharge automatique lors de l’embarquement et du débarquement des passagers. Le système prendra en charge initialement les 23 bus électriques existants et pourra s’adapter aux plans d’extension de la flotte.
Situé près du Grand Mall de Tel Aviv et de la station de tramway léger, le projet du terminal Ovnat comprend les travaux de conception, les autorisations pour l’électrification du terminal et la future construction du réseau électrique local. Electreon fournira des services complets, incluant l’installation du système, la maintenance et l’accès à leur plateforme logicielle de gestion de flotte.
Electreon (TASE: ELWS), ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich kabelloses Laden von Elektrofahrzeugen, gab eine zweite Projektvereinbarung mit Electra Afikim für den Ovnat-Terminal in Petah Tikva bekannt. Dies folgt auf 1,5 Jahre erfolgreicher Betrieb im Depot Rosh HaAyin, wo täglich 23 kabellos aufladbare Busse geladen werden.
Das neue Projekt, vorbehaltlich der Budgetgenehmigung, wird unter den Passagierbereichen eine unterirdische kabellose Ladestation installieren, die das automatische Laden während des Ein- und Aussteigens ermöglicht. Das System wird zunächst die bestehenden 23 Elektrobusse unterstützen und die geplante Flottenerweiterung berücksichtigen.
Der Ovnat-Terminal befindet sich in der Nähe des Grand Mall und der Stadtbahnstation in Tel Aviv. Das Projekt umfasst Entwurfsarbeiten, Genehmigungen für die Elektrifizierung des Terminals und den zukünftigen Ausbau des lokalen Stromnetzes. Electreon wird umfassende Dienstleistungen anbieten, einschließlich Systeminstallation, Wartung und Zugang zu ihrer Flottenmanagement-Softwareplattform.
- Successful expansion with existing customer demonstrates product validation
- Project includes recurring revenue through maintenance and software services
- Technology proven to reduce operational costs and improve fleet utilization
- Company operates 20+ projects across 8 countries with 100+ organization partnerships
- New project agreement covers planning only, pending budgetary approval
- Implementation subject to Ministry of Transport approval
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Electreon's second project with a key customer validates their wireless EV charging technology after 1.5 years of successful deployment.
Electreon's second project agreement with Electra Afikim represents significant commercial validation for their wireless charging technology. After 1.5 years of successful daily operation at Rosh HaAyin with 23 buses, this customer's return demonstrates the technology delivers tangible value in real-world conditions. The expansion to Ovnat terminal marks an evolution from depot-focused to opportunity-based charging integrated throughout service routes.
The technical implementation - embedding wireless charging beneath passenger bays - showcases how electrification infrastructure can be invisibly integrated into existing transit operations. This delivers multiple benefits: extended driving range without oversized batteries, reduced electricity costs through opportunistic charging, improved battery health through frequent partial charges, and maximized vehicle uptime.
While currently limited to a planning agreement pending budgetary approval, a customer's decision to expand after extensive operational experience constitutes meaningful market validation. With Electreon now operating more than 20 projects across eight countries, this adds to growing evidence of commercial acceptance for wireless charging in public transit electrification.
Electreon's expanded bus terminal charging project represents significant validation of wireless technology for transit electrification.
This expanded collaboration between Electreon and Electra Afikim signals an important evolution in electric bus operations strategy. By moving from depot-only to terminal-integrated charging, operators can address key transit electrification challenges: range limitations, operational flexibility, and infrastructure costs.
The strategic placement at Ovnat terminal - near a major mall and light rail station - creates a high-visibility implementation that transforms routine passenger stops into productive charging time. This automatic charging during normal service eliminates driver intervention while preserving urban aesthetics through underground placement.
Most significant is that this expansion follows 1.5 years of sustained daily operations with the technology. Electra Afikim has experienced the system firsthand before choosing to expand - suggesting tangible benefits in fleet utilization and operational flexibility. The government backing indicates alignment with national transportation electrification goals, potentially creating pathways for further implementations across Israel's public transit network.
Though currently a planning agreement subject to budget approval, this repeat business from an existing customer demonstrates wireless charging's growing role in transit electrification strategies.
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Building on the success of its wireless charging project at the bus depot in Rosh HaAyin, launched in November 2023, Electra Afikim will now deploy Electreon's technology at the Ovnat terminal in Petah Tikva, a major suburb of
This renewed collaboration follows a year and a half of intense daily operation at the Rosh HaAyin depot, where 23 buses equipped with Electreon's wireless charging technology are charged both overnight and during the day while parked. Impressed by the system's performance and operational impact, Electra Afikim is expanding its use of Electreon's solution.
Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, said "A returning customer is the best proof of the immediate value of Electreon's wireless charging solution. We thank Electra Afikim for their continued trust, and I believe that the advantages of wireless technology—increased driving range, cost savings, and the ease and convenience of charging—will drive further expansion of our activities both in
At the Ovnat bus terminal, Electreon's wireless charging system will be embedded underground beneath the passenger bays, enabling automatic charging as buses pick up and drop off passengers. This opportunity-based charging model taps into short, frequent stops throughout the day to deliver multiple energy bursts. This approach reduces electricity costs, significantly extends daily driving range, and supports long-term battery health. By maximizing vehicle uptime and minimizing the need for extended charging sessions and for oversized batteries, the system gives Electreon a distinct competitive advantage. Located just seven miles from the original site, the Ovnat terminal sits directly across from the Grand Mall and next to the city's light rail station, making it a key hub in the urban transport network. The project includes the design works and approvals needed to electrify the terminal and pending the approval of the Ministry of Transport will continue to the full construction of the local power grid, wireless charging installation and the operating and maintenance of the wireless system on site.
Afikim:
After more than a year of successful operation in Rosh HaAyin, during which Electreon proved that the implementation of wireless charging enables optimal utilization of the bus fleet—Afikim chose to expand the use of this technology to the Ovnat terminal as well. Choosing Electreon again is no coincidence—it's a solution that has proven itself in the field, both operationally and in terms of cost reduction and service improvement. This move aligns with Afikim's vision to fully electrify its fleet and to carry out this transition in a responsible, smart, and data-driven manner.
Electreon's smart wireless charging system at the Ovnat terminal will power Electra Afikim's fleet of wireless-enabled electric buses operating as part of the Rosh HaAyin bus line cluster which serves the city and its surrounding areas. Wireless charging embedded beneath the passenger bays will enable automatic charging as buses arrive—during boarding, drop-off, and scheduled breaks. The system operates autonomously without any driver or staff involvement, delivering seamless, around-the-clock energy. It requires minimal space, is protected underground, and is both quiet and emission-free—making it ideal for urban areas near residential neighborhoods.
The project will initially support Electra Afikim's existing fleet of 23 electric buses already equipped with Electreon's technology from the Rosh HaAyin depot project. Additionally, Electra Afikim plans to expand its fleet adding more electric buses. Looking ahead, this project aligns with Electra Afikim's vision to fully electrify its fleet. Electreon's system, designed for scalability, can be extended along bus routes in the future, to enable dynamic, in-motion charging— boosting range, minimizing downtime, and reducing dependence on large, costly batteries.
The project is backed by the Israeli government, with Electra Afikim supplying the buses. Electreon will deliver the wireless charging solution as a turnkey provider and will oversee the entire project—from system design and installation to electrical infrastructure, roadworks, and long-term operation and maintenance. It will additionally provide continuous service and access to its proprietary software platform. This tool monitors and analyzes key fleet data—such as driving speed, vehicle count, and operational metrics—enabling smart decision-making, efficient fleet management, and cost-optimized charging through prioritization during off-peak hours.
About Electreon
Electreon is a leading developer and provider of wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles. Its end-to-end charging infrastructure works with any type of EV, and is designed for shared mobility, as well as for public transit and commercial fleet operators. The company's proprietary inductive technology enables fast and safe charging, both while driving and parked. This aims to eliminate range anxiety, reduces battery capacity needs, and lowers the total costs of EV ownership. As a result, Electreon delivers one of the most scalable, environmentally sustainable, and cost-effective charging solutions on the market. Electreon collaborates with cities and fleet operators through a direct sales model, and a Charging as a Service (CaaS) model, facilitating affordable electrification of public, commercial, and autonomous fleets for continuous operation. The company currently operates more than 20 projects across eight countries, in partnership with more than 100 organizations. In recognition of its innovation, Time Magazine named Electreon's wireless in-road charging technology one of the Top 100 Inventions of 2021.
For more information, visit electreon.com
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