Bosch is set to introduce its latest third-generation Silicon Carbide semiconductors in India, as the country shifts its electric mobility focus from adoption to scale, efficiency, and affordability. The new chips are designed to improve the performance of electric vehicles by making power electronics more efficient — delivering approximately 20% higher performance compared to the previous generation. For EV buyers, that translates into longer driving ranges without larger batteries, better battery utilisation, and a lower total cost of ownership over time.
Silicon Carbide semiconductors play a critical role in EV power electronics, particularly in the inverter, where they control how energy flows from the battery to the electric motor. Bosch’s third-generation chips go a step further by reducing energy losses, improving thermal performance, and lowering cooling requirements — enabling more compact and cost-efficient power electronics designs. Miniaturisation also means more chips can be produced per wafer, making high-performance electronics more accessible across both premium and mass-market EV segments.
Mr. Sandeep Nelamangala, Joint Managing Director, Bosch Limited and President, Bosch Mobility India, said, “Our advanced SiC technology is designed to deliver the tangible benefits that Indian consumers demand — longer driving range, faster charging, and lower long-term costs. 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.”
Mr. Markus Heyn, Member of the Bosch Board of Management and Chairman of the Bosch Mobility business sector, said, “Our ambition is to be a globally leading manufacturer of SiC chips. With our next generation SiC chips, we are helping our customers put even more powerful and efficient electric vehicles onto the road.”
Bosch has already delivered over 60 million SiC chips worldwide and continues to invest billions of euros in expanding its global semiconductor capabilities. The introduction of Gen 3 SiC technology in India is part of the company’s broader effort to support local ecosystem development, supply resilience, and the next phase of scalable, sustainable electric mobility in the country.
