The Germany automotive sector is the largest end-use market for silicon carbide, driven by the rapid electrification of vehicle powertrains and the need for high-efficiency power electronics. The automotive industry in Germany is increasingly adopting silicon carbide for electric vehicle components, driven by the need for efficient power electronics that can handle higher voltages and temperatures, thereby improving overall vehicle performance . The market for EVs in Germany is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 25% through 2025, indicating a robust demand for silicon carbide technologies .

Bosch is a key player in automotive SiC devices, having started to introduce third-generation silicon carbide chips and supplying samples to global automakers . The company's adapted etching process, which has existed since 1994, enables the manufacture of high-precision vertical structures in silicon carbide, greatly increasing the chips' power density . "Our next-generation chips deliver 20% higher performance and are also significantly smaller than the previous generation," says Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management . Bosch has already delivered more than 60 million SiC chips worldwide since the first generation went into production in 2021 .

Automotive SiC Applications: Germany Silicon Carbide Automotive Report

Infineon Technologies AG is another major player, with its SiC power modules designed for electric vehicle traction inverters and onboard chargers. The company's release of the first products based on 200mm SiC technology in early 2025 provides SiC power technology for high-voltage applications, including electric vehicles . Semikron Danfoss, a leading global provider in the power electronics industry, specializes in manufacturing power semiconductor components and systems, including IGBT, MOSFET, and Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules, which are essential for converting and controlling electrical power in high-voltage and high-current systems .

The Germany power electronics for E-mobility market encompasses a wide range of components, including inverters, DC-DC converters, on-board chargers, and power modules, with Silicon Carbide (SiC) identified as a key power device material alongside Silicon (Si) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) . The adoption of SiC in EVs is expected to accelerate, making it a cornerstone of automotive innovation in Germany . The ability of SiC to improve EV driving range, enable smaller cooling systems, and reduce weight for power electronics makes it a fundamental selling point for EVs .