In the introductory video, the charging port cover opens automatically and the robotic arm automatically plugs the charger into the driverless Maextro S800 electric car.
According to the company, when the automatic charging function is activated remotely, the car will automatically search for a charging location. Once found, the car will park next to the charger and the charging gun robot arm will replenish the car's fuel. When the charging process is complete, the arm automatically unplugs, the payment is deducted and the car can leave.
Maextro is a joint brand between Huawei and JAC, and is also the most premium brand among the four brands in Huawei's HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance).
The Maextro S800 model in the trailer has a series of high-end features from cruise control, privacy mode, communication system, AI, protection mode... It is expected that the S800 will also have level 3 self-driving capability.
According to CarNewsChina, the automatic charging robot arm for electric vehicles will be mass produced in the second quarter. This charger will be compatible with all members of the Huawei Supercharger Alliance including: BYD, Xpeng, Li Auto, Aito, JAC and Great Wall.
In 2024, Huawei formed an alliance with 11 leading electric vehicle manufacturers in China. The goal is to build 100,000 super-fast charging stations in China by 2024. Huawei's flagship charging station is a 600 kW liquid-cooled super-fast charging station designed to compete with Tesla V4.
