- STMicroelectronics and Renault Group signed a multi-year deal to supply Silicon Carbide power modules for Ampere’s EVs.
- The collaboration centres on a powerbox with SiC modules, enhancing vehicle range, energy regeneration, and fast charging.
- The agreement aligns with Ampere’s strategy to optimise EV powertrains, improve supply chains, and reduce carbon emissions.
STMicroelectronics and Renault Group’s Ampere join forces for advanced EV powertrains
STMicroelectronics and Renault Group have taken a major step in their partnership. They’ve signed a multi-year agreement to supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules for Ampere’s next-generation electric vehicles (EVs). Starting in 2026, the collaboration will boost the performance and efficiency of Ampere’s electric powertrains.
The key component of this partnership is the powerbox, which includes the SiC power modules. These modules play a crucial role in converting and managing electrical power from the battery to the motor. They help increase the vehicle’s range, improve energy regeneration, and enhance charging speed. Thanks to these units, Ampere’s 800-volt systems will allow a 10%-80% charge in just 15 minutes.
Michael Anfang, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, STMicroelectronics, said:
“ST is at the cutting edge of the development of advanced power electronics enabling the mobility industry to improve the performance of electrified platforms. With the optimization of these higher-efficient products and solutions to meet Ampere’s performance requirements, and our vertically integrated silicon carbide supply chain, we are supporting Ampere’s strategy for its next generation of electric powertrain. ST and Ampere share a common vision for more sustainable mobility and this agreement marks another step forward in improved power performance to further contribute to concrete improvements to carbon emissions reduction by the mobility industry and its supply chain.”
Ampere is optimising its supply chain and development process to maximise its efficiency on all fronts. STMicroelectronics will be instrumental in its mission to produce a new generation of advance Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). Find out where they are on that journey here.
Philippe Brunet, SVP Powertrain & EV engineering at Ampere, commented:
“This agreement is the result of the intensive work carried out with STMicroelectronics. By working upstream together, we were able to optimize and secure the supply of key components for our electric powertrains, to offer high performance EVs with increased range and optimized charging time. It perfectly aligns with Ampere’s strategy to master the entire value chain of power electronics for its e-powertrain, leveraging STMicroelectronics’ expertise in power modules.”
The partnership will create high-performance, eco-friendly vehicles that meet the ever-growing demand for diversity and efficiency. Ampere is at a crucial stage in development before beginning production on what promises to be an exciting SDV line-up.
