Inductive charging is charging over the air, by magnetic field coupling, which enables wireless charging. Common examples in daily life are an inductive kitchen stove, wireless phone charging and charging of an electric toothbrush.
Conductive charging on electric roads means that electric energy is transferred with a direct connection such as a cable or plug, or from the roadway, from the side or from above, via rails or electric wires, where the electric vehicles have to connect physically while parked. Some electric vehicles can charge while driving and this technology requires an arm or pantograph attached to the vehicle that connects the rail or the cable to enable the vehicle to receive power as it moves.