Apple publishes list of cars that can wirelessly charge your iPhone 8

If you have an iPhone 8 or an iPhone 8 Plus, and fancy charging your phone in your car, we have some good news. Apple has released a list of car manufacturers and models that offer Qi-certified wireless charging.

Ten manufacturers offer compatible wireless chargers. They are:

• Audi

• BMW

• Chrysler

• Ford

• Honda

• Mercedes-Benz

• PSA

• Toyota

• Volkswagen

• Volvo

All iPhone 8s can charge in cars from these manufacturers. Some models can't fit the iPhone 8 Plus (or other "phablet"-sized phones like the Samsung Galaxy Note 8).

General Motors vehicles are trickier. While some Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models from 2017 and before are equipped with wireless charging, they do not, according to Apple, meet the requirements for Qi certification. This means to charge your iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, you'll need a 2018 model.

The following are compatible:

• 2018 GMC Terrain

• 2018 GMC Yukon

• 2018 GMC Sierra

• 2018 Chevrolet Bolt

• 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe

• 2018 Chevrolet Silverado

• 2018 Chevrolet Suburban

• 2018 Cadillac Escalade

• 2018 Buick Enclave

For the uninitiated, Qi is a charging standard developed by the multinational Wireless Power Consortium. To gain Qi certification, devices must pass rigorous tests for compatibility with wireless charging products, resistance to overheating, and power transmission capability. All new iPhone models feature Qi wireless charging, as does Samsung's Galaxy lineup.

This may be evidence of the looming dominance of wireless charging and the Qi standard. With everything from hybrid cars to restaurants moving towards charging pads, it seems that charging cables may soon be a thing of the past.