Infineon Technologies AG has announced that it will supply customized silicon carbide (SiC) power modules to Electreon, a leader in wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. These modules will be integrated into Electreon’s dynamic in-road wireless charging infrastructure, which enables EVs to charge while driving via inductive power transfer.
Electreon’s wireless electric road system (wERS) embeds copper coils beneath road surfaces, transferring energy to vehicles in motion—such as trucks, buses, and passenger cars—without the need to stop and plug in. The coils are connected to the power grid and are activated when a compatible vehicle passes overhead. Infineon’s SiC modules serve as the core component of this system, efficiently converting grid power into inductive charging energy. This enables reliable, seamless, and energy-efficient charging in high-traffic zones including highways, ports, and mobility hubs like airports.
The customized EasyPACK™ 3B CoolSiC™ 2000 V modules developed by Infineon have been tailored to meet Electreon’s unique requirements. These modules support continuous power transfer with an average output of 200 kW and peak capabilities exceeding 300 kW. Their performance was validated during a recent deployment on France’s A10 highway, marking the world’s first highway to provide dynamic wireless charging for various types of electric vehicles in motion.
By enabling on-the-move charging, the system significantly reduces EV battery size requirements, leading to lower upfront vehicle costs, reduced weight, and increased cargo capacity. Electreon has already deployed Infineon’s customized modules in test installations across the U.S., Germany, France, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Italy, Israel, and Japan, with plans for broader integration in long-distance routes.
“Electreon’s wireless charging system is a real game changer on the road to reducing carbon emissions in transportation,” said Dominik Bilo, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Industrial & Infrastructure at Infineon Technologies. “We’re proud to contribute to this groundbreaking innovation with our customized SiC power modules, which efficiently convert electrical energy to charge vehicles on the go, tailored to meet Electreon’s specific needs.”
“Wireless EV charging is already happening today, and Electreon is at the forefront of this transformation,” added Electreon CEO Oren Ezer. “We’re using Infineon’s advanced silicon carbide technology to make in-road charging even more powerful and efficient, allowing electric buses and trucks to operate continuously without relying on traditional charging stations.”
Silicon carbide semiconductors have become instrumental in high-power applications like EV charging due to their ability to operate at higher frequencies with reduced energy loss, support more compact system designs, and perform reliably under extreme environmental conditions. With this collaboration, Infineon and Electreon are advancing the adoption of scalable, clean, and efficient mobility infrastructure worldwide.
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