Ideal Power Inc. announced two major developments that underscore growing traction for its B-TRAN® technology in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The company is now collaborating with a fourth global Tier 1 automotive supplier, while also securing a significant order from another Tier 1 supplier for evaluation of its B-TRAN® devices, SymCool® power modules, and reference designs for solid-state EV contactors.

These suppliers serve several top 10 global automotive OEMs, including previous Ideal Power engagements with Stellantis and three other Tier 1 suppliers. This reflects Ideal Power’s expanding footprint within the EV industry and the transition away from legacy electromechanical contactors toward advanced solid-state solutions.

B-TRAN®-enabled solid-state contactors provide numerous advantages over conventional electromechanical devices. These include:

  • Ultra-low conduction losses for greater efficiency
  • Bidirectional operation, reducing component count by half
  • Faster response times, eliminating arcing and enhancing safety
  • Programmable settings for trip and current limits
  • Integrated diagnostics for predictive maintenance
  • Lower cost compared to silicon carbide-based alternatives

Ideal Power recently shipped packaged B-TRAN® devices, SymCool® modules, and driver boards to a Tier 1 partner evaluating an innovative solid-state contactor design. The supplier also requested budgetary quotes for millions of SymCool® modules as part of long-term planning—signaling serious interest and commercial potential.

“We are excited to see growing demand and engagement from the world’s top automotive suppliers,” said Dan Brdar, CEO of Ideal Power. “Our B-TRAN® technology is proving to be a compelling alternative to traditional contactors, and we believe it will become the standard in EV and hybrid EV applications within the next five years.”

This momentum highlights Ideal Power’s continued leadership in delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solid-state solutions for next-generation EV power architectures.

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