Both GM and Rivian are planning to upgrade to the higher voltage in the near future, while Maserati has pledged its new EVs will all pack 800-volt technology. Vitesco’s inverter utilizes semiconductors made from silicon carbide in order to extract the maximum potential from the high-voltage architecture and still provide maximum efficiency.
This will serve Hyundai well towards its goal to launch 23 new electric vehicles by 2025, 11 being purely battery-powered. It also aims to sell over one million electrified vehicles globally by that time. Recognizing the increased demand for 800-volt inverters, Vitesco is developing various related components based on the same voltage, such as DC-to-DC converters, battery management, and even charging stations.
