Bosch introduces advanced silicon carbide semiconductor for India’s growing EV market.

As India’s electric mobility sector moves from early adoption to large-scale growth, Bosch has introduced its third generation silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology in the country. The latest chips are designed to enhance electric vehicle efficiency and performance while supporting the development of a robust domestic EV ecosystem.

Silicon carbide semiconductors play a key role in EV power electronics, particularly within inverters, where they manage the energy flow between the battery and the electric motor. By improving energy conversion efficiency, they help maximize vehicle performance and battery usage.

Bosch’s new generation SiC chips deliver approximately 20% higher performance than previous versions, making them well suited to meet the demands of India’s rapidly growing EV market. For vehicle manufacturers and consumers, this technology offers major benefits including extended driving range, improved energy efficiency and lower overall ownership costs without increasing battery size.

“Our advanced SiC technology is designed to deliver the benefits Indian consumers demand – longer driving range, faster charging and lower long-term costs.” said Sandeep Nelamangala, Joint Managing Director, Bosch Limited and President, Bosch Mobility India. “By making high-efficiency power electronics more accessible, we are helping to unlock the full potential of the EV market, making clean, efficient mobility a reality for everyone in India.”

With over 60 million SiC chips already delivered worldwide, Bosch brings proven power semiconductor expertise to support the next phase of India’s electrification journey. The company continues to invest billions of euros to expand its global semiconductor capabilities, creating a strong foundation for innovation, supply flexibility and future growth. As India pursues its ambitions in electric mobility, localization and advanced manufacturing, Bosch aims to support customers and ecosystem partners by bringing together global semiconductor expertise and local ecosystem development.

With its third generation of SiC chips, Bosch is taking this technology to the next level. “Our ambition is clear: we want to become the globally leading manufacturer of SiC chips,” said Markus Hein, Member of the Bosch Board of Management and President of the Bosch Mobility Business Sector. “With our next-generation SiC chips, we are helping our customers put even more powerful and efficient electric vehicles on the road.”

Bosch’s Gen 3 SiC technology enables more compact and efficient power electronics designs by reducing energy losses, improving thermal performance and reducing system complexity and cooling requirements. Miniaturization is a key enabler for long-term cost efficiency, as it allows more chips to be produced per wafer. In this way, Bosch is contributing to making high-performance electronics more widely accessible.

These combined advantages make advanced power electronics relevant not only for premium vehicles, but also for the mass-market EV segment, where efficiency, affordability and reliability are critical.

With this strategic introduction, Bosch is bringing advanced semiconductor innovation closer to the needs of India’s emerging mobility landscape and supporting the next phase of efficient, scalable and sustainable electric mobility in the country.