And they didn’t even build it. It’s essentially white labeled hardware that they silkscreened their logo onto. They just partnered with a company that figured it out.
My $20 wireless fast charger I got off amazon has yet to fail me the past year. I think ill stick with the cheaper stuff due to how fast everything keeps changing now anyways
As someone in the wireless industry. I'll tell you, it's made out of aluminum because the tech is so inefficient it needs adequate heat sinking due to the losses of the overlapping coils. It's not because they wanted to make it quality feeling. That is just a result of the engineering bandaid.
Right? Personally I also think marketing these as "wireless" chargers is a BS gimmick. Sure, you're not plugging a charger directly into the device but the charger itself still needs to be plugged in! But what really gets me is that unlike traditional chargers, you can't even really use your devices while they're charging on these things!
No way Tesla manufactured that; you can't see the gaps from a mile away. At least it gives credit to who actually made the tech unlike the revolutionary batteries they claimed to create that were just existing Panasonic cells lmao.
this product already existed for a few years as the something called the Nomad Base Station Pro. It was $200 but was discontinued. I have one, works great.
@Ahsan Khan There's still unanswered questions. What's the charging speed? Does it get slower when you put more devices on the pad? Does it get hot? I know he said that he could change up to three devices but didn't bother showing it actually happening.
Man if they marketed this right they could sell. I could see maybe a 3 year replacement program and easily acceible parts to buy for 10 years after launch. Yes it's 300 and that's ridiculous but if it's supported and can do 3 devices this could hold up in the long run if they put an once of effort in and good marketing
There's about 30 wireless coils in the charger so you're essentially spending $10/coil which makes sense for the price. On top of that, you have a premium feeling and looking product (I imagine so)
@Prashnaveet Prasad The crucial aspect here isn’t the number of wireless chargers, but it has to do with Tesla’s sophisticated power management and convenience. With individual wireless chargers, you can gladly put a single device on top of the coil and do that for all other products but that’s tedious and doesn’t offer a compact 3-in-1 solution when you can instead place your device anywhere on the Tesla pad. That’s what’s different.
As you noted it has overlapping coils... Does it get hot when used for an extended period of time? Cause that's why AirPower was essentially cancelled...
It's Free Power company has an OEM agreement: they build it, and slap on aTesla sticker: I worked for a company that did this for IBM, since the company I worked for wasn't a household name... Company even programmed the OSD when powered up to read IBM and not the actual company that made the product.
In order to not have to plug in a cable to charge, you need to plug a cable into the charger. We were working on this exact product back in 2011 at Philips: one charger mat for your bathroom devices (toothbrushes etc) and that never made it to market. I’m sure Tesla will make it a massive success 12 years later at a bargain price…. 🙈
@Fabertrue, it looks like the other company made all the work, and Tesla came in and just slapped its name on the front, pretty much how Elon has "founded" every company he has "founded" lmao
I charge my phones on something like this and it cost me $10. This is not a new thing at all, if you are impressed by this product you shouldn't review stuff for a living.
Best wireless charging is one that can be used but not seen; so the closest in my eye is the ones mounted under a desk or bedside table and work through it. Way cleaner aesthetic and more practical should you have indicators where to place your wireless charging campatible device. Still, I crave for a wireless OTA charging solution.
@randomnickify I'm familiar with how induction charging works, however, this is an established technology that exists which I am referring to and have been mo reported issues that I am aware of. I see no reason to worry besides have it in my mind that there's a risk, not a hazard.
Tesla really tried to get influencers to hawk this expensive ish. I've seen like 5 videos for this today and this is at least the least "commercial-y" of them all.
Lol the back handed complement….. every time I want to buy a Tesla I look at the Honda CRV built quality and I just can’t do it. The technology is amazing but to pay that much money for subpar interior ain’t cutting it.
Interesting, because the one in our Model 3 does not work all that well on iPhone thirteens at least… However, that wireless charger seems too clunky for what is actually needs to be… 🤔
Why don’t they put the same technology in their cars!! My2022 MY charger is horrible. Doesn’t charge my iPhone with a case. No issues when I recently rented a Ford Edge.
I ordered mine on December 30, 2022; I’m still waiting for my email saying it’s shipped. I hope it’s worth the $322 that I paid for it, since they charged me in full and still haven’t shipped it.
I bought my second hand find x2 pro last year for 300. We consume way too much stuff as a society, and it keeps us prisoner of our own over consumerism. Excuse me for my rant.
Why is it you never see, or rarely see a phone in a case, charging on one of these chargers? Every model Y I’ve test driven or rented had a hard time charging my IPhone with the MagSafe silicone case on it! Never had an issue with the bare phone though.
I paid $90 bucks for a Samsung wireless duo charger. It works great, but I've woken up more than once to a dead phone and watch because I nudged them just enough to stop the charge while I was asleep. So yes, I'd buy this.
@Tangerine Tech I don't understand your comment. How does me not wanting to pay an exorbitant amount for a wireless charger make you think that everything I own is cheap? Also if I'm being honest it's not that hard to plug in a cable so I just don't see the point at all. Maybe an elderly person with Parkinson's would have trouble plugging in a charger.
Science & Technology
Even multibillion-dollar companies have a hard time trying to make a power plug that doesn't take up two spaces.
I'll give this one a pass because it looks cool
Apple is multi trillion, and even they can’t do it
Lmao u should see the Oppo ultra thin 50w charger.
@Carsten Bahnson Apple has chargers that only take one space.
"Best build product in any category" I lost it! LOL
He just had to slide that in at the end! 🤣
@Mark S giggity
Lmao
I don't see no lies 😂
And they didn’t even build it. It’s essentially white labeled hardware that they silkscreened their logo onto. They just partnered with a company that figured it out.
I thought the title was about wireless charging for Tesla cars! 😂
Me too 😂😂😂
Same😂
Maybe in 10 -15yrs, if something else replaces lithium it's gonna get way easier to do.
Yeah same lmao
Same
I see you Marques with that Tesla roast at the end 🔥 😂
That cpmapny deserves endless roast until they stop busting unions lol
$300 is insane for a wireless charger
Y'all be paying nearly that much just for some damn wireless earbuds
@Illuminanonymous earbuds are a little itty bitty different than a damn charger
@Savion Crawford yeah I know a charger is worth more .
If this was BMW it would be $3000
Suprised to see that it was made here in the Philippines.
The Nomad Base station Pro also has this tech and is on sale in their outlet section
It's the best built thing tesla has ever made
My $20 wireless fast charger I got off amazon has yet to fail me the past year. I think ill stick with the cheaper stuff due to how fast everything keeps changing now anyways
The last sentence is key😂😂😂
As someone in the wireless industry. I'll tell you, it's made out of aluminum because the tech is so inefficient it needs adequate heat sinking due to the losses of the overlapping coils.
It's not because they wanted to make it quality feeling. That is just a result of the engineering bandaid.
Boom! Roasted.. 🤣
Loved the backhanded compliment.
Better build quality than the cars
Love the design, hate the price
Cool but it’s definitely not worth the $300
Right? Personally I also think marketing these as "wireless" chargers is a BS gimmick.
Sure, you're not plugging a charger directly into the device but the charger itself still needs to be plugged in!
But what really gets me is that unlike traditional chargers, you can't even really use your devices while they're charging on these things!
No way Tesla manufactured that; you can't see the gaps from a mile away. At least it gives credit to who actually made the tech unlike the revolutionary batteries they claimed to create that were just existing Panasonic cells lmao.
It’s also the best built tesla out there😂
Made in Philippines 😊
Now we know where all the quality control is directed
best built tesla product
this product already existed for a few years as the something called the Nomad Base Station Pro. It was $200 but was discontinued. I have one, works great.
Looks like it has better build quality than the cars
Yeah this BETTER be the best built wireless charger you've felt - it's $300!!!
Love the last words 😂😂😂
What? They have the best built product in the electric car space
That is pretty slick but damn $300
Would love a full length review on this!
It's a freakin wireless charger,you put your phone on it,it starts charging. Here you go,the full review.
@Ahsan Khan There's still unanswered questions. What's the charging speed? Does it get slower when you put more devices on the pad? Does it get hot? I know he said that he could change up to three devices but didn't bother showing it actually happening.
@Awesomesauce 3 devices 15 Wats each, he literally said it, pay attention.
Hot take, wireless charging is way more constricting than wired chargers
If you want a well build wireless charger checkout the one from Peak Design. Fully machined aluminum and it’s a stand or folds flat.
made in the Philippines? Wow that's my home country!
Yes rich companies often get cheap and even slave labor from poor countries with bad working conditions.
@underseacondounit Nice to hear such a wonderful piece of useful information. I just love it when someone teaches me things i didn't know before.
@N+3ra¹hàän3r0 lol the Philippines is a pretty nice place I really doubt they have slave labor in the Philippines
Man if they marketed this right they could sell. I could see maybe a 3 year replacement program and easily acceible parts to buy for 10 years after launch. Yes it's 300 and that's ridiculous but if it's supported and can do 3 devices this could hold up in the long run if they put an once of effort in and good marketing
It was made in Philippines 😮
There's about 30 wireless coils in the charger so you're essentially spending $10/coil which makes sense for the price. On top of that, you have a premium feeling and looking product (I imagine so)
I mean can you make the exact replica in your backyard with limited source if you had time and mood? Or energy
@Prashnaveet Prasad The crucial aspect here isn’t the number of wireless chargers, but it has to do with Tesla’s sophisticated power management and convenience. With individual wireless chargers, you can gladly put a single device on top of the coil and do that for all other products but that’s tedious and doesn’t offer a compact 3-in-1 solution when you can instead place your device anywhere on the Tesla pad. That’s what’s different.
"$300 is insane for a wireless charger"
-Apple releases a new $500 smart wireless charger
"Screw it! Just take my money!"
Wow, that burn in the end! 😂
As you noted it has overlapping coils... Does it get hot when used for an extended period of time? Cause that's why AirPower was essentially cancelled...
Wireless Power engineer here. Yes, and it is a serious fire hazard.
AirPower was supposed to be much thinner. This thing is fat and angled on the stand most likely because of the cooling issues.
When would we stop calling these things wireless? These are just portless
It's Free Power company has an OEM agreement: they build it, and slap on aTesla sticker: I worked for a company that did this for IBM, since the company I worked for wasn't a household name... Company even programmed the OSD when powered up to read IBM and not the actual company that made the product.
We’re in a recession man, I’ll just use the chargers that came with my IPhone and Apple Watch 😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!!
What chargers, they don’t come with chargers anymore 😂
recession bs scare tactics
@Ibrahim Ahmed right, say that to the average American.
@Mario Juarez They did at one time, I’m sure everyone with an iPhone has at least 3 of them
I thought it would charge cars...
Tesla is really milking any stupid fan they can. And apparently it's working.
Pixel watch compatible? Please do a "state of wireless charging" video
Best tesla product quality
In order to not have to plug in a cable to charge, you need to plug a cable into the charger. We were working on this exact product back in 2011 at Philips: one charger mat for your bathroom devices (toothbrushes etc) and that never made it to market. I’m sure Tesla will make it a massive success 12 years later at a bargain price…. 🙈
That power plug company has great build quality. Tesla should hire them to make cars
Use the magnet sheet to show the magnets 😁
Nice to see it's made in the Philippines...
A wireless charger has better build quality than the company’s own cars 💀💀💀
Yeah, because Tesla didn't build it, the company they collaborated with did
@Fabertrue, it looks like the other company made all the work, and Tesla came in and just slapped its name on the front, pretty much how Elon has "founded" every company he has "founded" lmao
You do know it's more of a meme now than reality, as VW and Ford have been out saying they make cars better or as good as them now.
As a process engineer for Tesla, I approve this message.
@Montan bro is salty
That burn at the end was soooo smooth! =D
$300 and it doesn’t charge the watch??? No thanks
"Best built product in any category" BURN! 😂
"might"
Isn't Tesla one of the safest cars in the world. What's he talking about?
@Manan Lmao, you're funny man
@Manan It's one of the safest, but build quality is a coin toss.
Not even really a Tesla product....but a collaboration
Price aside . ....it does look nice
Wow that colour looks really good on him
Imagine the applications for this. A wireless charging coffee table is a great way to make friends
If that's $300 you would have to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy a coffee table verison
@Ryan Coffee 😂😂TRUE!
@Ryan Coffee 😂😂😂
I charge my phones on something like this and it cost me $10. This is not a new thing at all, if you are impressed by this product you shouldn't review stuff for a living.
Shots fired!
Best wireless charging is one that can be used but not seen; so the closest in my eye is the ones mounted under a desk or bedside table and work through it. Way cleaner aesthetic and more practical should you have indicators where to place your wireless charging campatible device. Still, I crave for a wireless OTA charging solution.
You do realize these things get hot? Desk mounted one seems like a fire hazard to me.
@randomnickify I'm familiar with how induction charging works, however, this is an established technology that exists which I am referring to and have been mo reported issues that I am aware of. I see no reason to worry besides have it in my mind that there's a risk, not a hazard.
Profit margins! Tesla lowkey printing money on their accessories.
Ah yes the down fall of tesla as we know it next they will be selling Bluetooth speakers
Tesla really tried to get influencers to hawk this expensive ish. I've seen like 5 videos for this today and this is at least the least "commercial-y" of them all.
I feel like that more of Clip-Share algorithm than Tesla doing
Omg tesla bad
Lol the back handed complement….. every time I want to buy a Tesla I look at the Honda CRV built quality and I just can’t do it. The technology is amazing but to pay that much money for subpar interior ain’t cutting it.
MKBHD ❤ Tesla
I’m not giving Elon even a penny of my money.
Interesting, because the one in our Model 3 does not work all that well on iPhone thirteens at least…
However, that wireless charger seems too clunky for what is actually needs to be…
🤔
Ikea makes nice Chargers
Legends still stay happy with their 3 dollar one meter long charging cable
and its faster.
❤❤😢
I don't really think that wireless chargers are worth it.
Guaranteed to be a power waster.
Marques, " Tesla charger is not worth $300".
Apple launches the same thing next year and Marques goes, " It's absolutely worth $500". 😂😂😂
I think you're watching a different Marques from the rest of us.
Average broke Android user 😂😂😂
I'm pretty sure it won't charge anything I own.
Why don’t they put the same technology in their cars!! My2022 MY charger is horrible. Doesn’t charge my iPhone with a case. No issues when I recently rented a Ford Edge.
That custom power plug is looking for conflict with any neighbour.
Just buy 3 wireless chargers for 20bucks each….
Isn’t Tesla a car company?!
I ordered mine on December 30, 2022; I’m still waiting for my email saying it’s shipped. I hope it’s worth the $322 that I paid for it, since they charged me in full and still haven’t shipped it.
Dayumm😵💫
Thats how a lot of things work
Isn’t this freepower company previously called AIRA, featured in shark tank ? Anyway, just a bonus note 😊
300$ tho
i mean it’s pretty cool but like it’s expensive
should come with 1' plug extension for the brick.
Can't wait to see the future cyber ware at fashion week.
If only their cars were built this solid lmao
Xiaomi did one better than that air charge
It’s worth it if it works well. I’ve bought $100 wireless chargers and they’re pretty junkie.
I bought my second hand find x2 pro last year for 300. We consume way too much stuff as a society, and it keeps us prisoner of our own over consumerism. Excuse me for my rant.
Geometrical rather than "cybery" might be a better word choice 😅
That sticker on the airpod case is really cool
I hope that hackers will not attack your YT channel like they have done with Linus Tech Tips
These companies think their consumers will buy any garbage they've overpriced 😅fuck 300,I'm using a 10 dollar charger and am good 💀
Make a garage floor like that to charge your car
They be using the Cybertruck design for everything but itself lmao
Why is it you never see, or rarely see a phone in a case, charging on one of these chargers? Every model Y I’ve test driven or rented had a hard time charging my IPhone with the MagSafe silicone case on it! Never had an issue with the bare phone though.
Love the Tesla roast 😂
I paid $90 bucks for a Samsung wireless duo charger. It works great, but I've woken up more than once to a dead phone and watch because I nudged them just enough to stop the charge while I was asleep. So yes, I'd buy this.
Nah that's an Nvidia Shield
Best build product in any category yet not made by Tesla 😂
There is no way I'd pay more that $50
But youd pay 80$
You must have a lot of cheap garbage then
@Tangerine Tech I don't understand your comment. How does me not wanting to pay an exorbitant amount for a wireless charger make you think that everything I own is cheap? Also if I'm being honest it's not that hard to plug in a cable so I just don't see the point at all. Maybe an elderly person with Parkinson's would have trouble plugging in a charger.
Way to expensive, but for $150 I would buy it. Especially for that Cybertruck plug hahaha
For 300$ you can buy a oculus quest 2 or something
Waited 3+ years for the CyberTruck and we get this wireless charger that looks like it
That cable looks.....permanent. That's not good.