With TILER, charging an electric bike is as easy as parking your vehicle. You can forget about fiddling with cables or looking for batteries. The much-awaited TILER Compact system, a plug-and-play wireless charger designed to revolutionise e-bike riders’ experiences, was just unveiled by the Dutch startup.
The new method is based on a brilliant combination of a thin charging mat that you just park over and a charging kickstand that mounts straight to practically any e-bike. The bike starts charging automatically through inductive transfer as soon as the kickstand is dropped and lands on the mat; no cable is needed. A 500 Wh battery will charge completely in roughly 3.5 hours, according to TILER, offering performance that is on par with conventional wired chargers.
Aside from being a touch hefty, the idea is stunningly simple and has the practical benefit of reducing clutter, broken cables, and the need to stoop to look for a small, dark hole.
About 75% of current e-bike platforms, including those made by Bosch, Yamaha, Bafang, and other major brands, are compatible with TILER’s system, according to the company. Because of the kit’s low 150 W wireless power output, charging speeds are still feasible while maintaining the system’s portability (the tile weighs just 2 kg and is stationary).
Over 200 charging stations have already been installed by TILER throughout Western Europe, mostly to service hotel, delivery, bike-share, and hospitality fleets. A recent case study in Munich demonstrated how a cargo-bike operator reduced battery degradation by 20%, avoided thousands of dollars in spare batteries, and saved about €1,250 per month in labour expenditures. The conclusion: More uptime, less maintenance.
As it moves into prosumer markets, TILER reports that the Compact system, which costs €250 (about US $290) for the kickstand plus tile package, will soon be available for pre-order. A €29 refundable deposit is presently needed to enter the queue, although they claim that it can be refunded at any time until your charger arrives. There is a little wait, so don’t get too enthusiastic just yet. Deliveries, which currently mostly cover European markets, are anticipated in the summer of 2026.
The idea is not wholly original. The concept has already surfaced, such as in a BMW patent for electric motorcycle charging. And there is efficacy. According to TILER, there is no evidence that wireless charging is slower or less effective than wired charging. Over 85% efficiency is maintained by its system, which almost matches wired charging speeds. It even stops at 80% to preserve battery health before continuing as necessary. The tile is roughly as large as a thick magazine and is even IP67-rated, making it safe for outdoor use.
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