To support its portfolio of high-performance EVs, the Chinese premium BEV manufacturer Zeekr has inked a multi-year supply agreement with power semiconductor vendor onsemi. Zeekr will use the latter’s EliteSiC products.
With improved power and thermal efficiency, onsemi’s EliteSiC devices help automotive electronics designers to reduces the size and weight of the traction inverter and enhances the range of EVs. A similar supply contract is already in place with BMW and Volkswagen.
“With cutting-edge technologies such as advanced SiC, Zeekr will be able to offer electric vehicles with improved performance and even lower carbon emissions,” said Andy An, CEO of Zeekr Intelligent Technology. “As a brand committed to sustainability, Zeekr will continue to explore different ways to accelerate the transition towards new energy vehicles.”
The supply agreement will enable both companies to build a stronger supply chain relationship to support Zeekr’s growth over the next decade, the companies said in a press release. “A reliable supply chain is critical to business success and, after significant investments in our SiC end-to-end supply chain, onsemi can offer this strategic value to customers,” said Hassane El-Khoury, president and CEO, onsemi. “
Zeekr is a member of the Geely Group which among other companies also hols Volvo Cars. Utilizing Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the OEM develops in-house battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies and electric vehicle supply chain support. The company plans to start delivering his cars in Europe in the 4th quarter of this year.
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