Bosch Brings Third-Gen SiC Chips For growing EV Market - ACKO Drive

Bosch has launched its third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors in India to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles. These chips offer around 20% higher performance compared to prev... Read original →

Bosch’s India launch of third-gen SiC chips isn’t just a product refresh—it’s a strategic recalibration of the EV power semiconductor landscape. Technically, the 20% performance gain pressures inverter designs toward higher switching frequencies, accelerating IGBT displacement in mid-to-high-end segments. Enhanced thermal efficiency also simplifies cooling systems, unlocking cost-optimized architectures for mass-market EVs. On compliance, India’s PLI scheme incentivizes local assembly, yet SiC substrates remain dependent on U.S. and Japanese suppliers—posing latent supply chain fragility. As Wolfspeed and Infineon race on 8-inch wafer capacity, Bosch leverages its automotive systems integration edge to push vertical bundling. Over the next 18 months, with new SiC fabs ramping in Taiwan, China, and Europe, yield rates will dictate market clout. Bosch is effectively racing to anchor the next-generation e-drive standard.