Bosch Introduces Third-Generation SiC Chips for Electric Vehicle Applications in India - Autocar Professional

Bosch has launched its third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors in India, targeting the expanding electric vehicle (EV) market with technology designed to enhance powertrain efficiency an... Read original →

Bosch’s launch of third-gen SiC chips in India isn’t just a product refresh—it’s a strategic move to reshape the EV power semiconductor landscape. Technically, the 20% performance gain pressures IGBTs out of mid-to-high-end traction inverters and accelerates 800V adoption in mass-market EVs, forcing upgrades across SiC substrates, epitaxy, and packaging. Regulatory-wise, India’s PLI scheme raises localization stakes; Bosch mitigates tariff and supply chain risks but faces exposure to U.S.-Japan-Netherlands export controls on fab equipment. Competitively, Infineon and STMicro will likely fast-track Indian partnerships, while Tata Electronics may seize module assembly opportunities. Within 18 months, if SiC costs fall below 3× silicon due to scale, A-segment EVs will broadly adopt wide-bandgap semiconductors—making India a critical proving ground for next-gen power electronics.