Tim DraperFounder and Managing Partne, Draper Associate · I back the ideas that look crazy first

Saudi Arabia wants 5,000 charging stations. Wiplug EV wants one in every garage ⚡

31 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this segment of the YouTube interview, a Wiplug EV representative explains the design and operation of their portable, ground‑mounted electric‑vehicle charging mat. The device is installed on a stable ground surface rather than plugged into the car, and it receives power via a standard AC outlet (compatible with 240 V) that it converts from AC to DC, smoothing electrical fluctuations. The system can also accept solar input and is described as weather‑proof. When asked about competition, especially in the context of Saudi Arabia’s plan to build 5,000 charging stations, the representative highlights a 96 % efficiency rating, universal compatibility with EVs and hybrids, a cost advantage of roughly 50 % lower than rivals, and ease of use and portability. The discussion touches on inductive charging terminology and positions Wiplug EV’s solution as a scalable, affordable alternative for both individual garages and broader infrastructure initiatives.

Needs to be installed somewhere on the ground.
Yeah, installed somewhere on ground.
Actually a stable one. You don't plug it into the car.
No need to be infrastructure or something like that. Got you, got you. So you just put it on the top. There has to be a plug that charges, plugs into that. Yeah, that's just when the battery empty, solar charge. Is that some special kind of plug that, or can I just plug it into my regular?
You can plug it in from AC to DC. We truncated the fluctuation of electricity and compatible with the 240 volts.
And nowadays in Saudi Arabia, they are working to have I mean, you are not the first that is doing this, like, inductive charging, if this is the correct term in English, right? What is your competitive advantage with other players who do similar things?
We are more efficient than others with accuracy 96%, compatible all kinds of EV, hybrid, and charging stations, affordable compared to other competitors by 50%. It's fast, easy to use, friendly, portable, safe in all weather conditions.
Once everybody's got one of these mats on their garage, Uh, what do you do next? How do you build this into a big business?