News: Microelectronics
9 December 2025
Wolfspeed powering Toyota’s EV platforms with silicon carbide components
Wolfspeed Inc of Durham, NC, USA — which makes silicon carbide (SiC) materials and power semiconductor devices — says that its automotive MOSFETs will power onboard charger systems for Toyota.
Wolfspeed’s silicon carbide components will be integrated into Toyota’s battery electric vehicles (BEV), reflecting confidence in the ability to meet the automaker’s standards for quality and long-term reliability.
“Toyota is known for its uncompromising approach to quality and reliability, and we’re honored to be supporting their next wave of electrification,” says Wolfspeed’s Robert Feurle. “Wolfspeed’s US-based supply chain and domestic silicon carbide manufacturing footprint ensure the stability and continuity they need to achieve their electrification goals,” he adds.
The widespread adoption of silicon carbide as the industry-standard semiconductor for high-voltage onboard power systems supports the automotive industry’s rapid transition to clean energy vehicles, says Wolfspeed. While silicon carbide is renowned for powering fast, efficient and high-power-density EV powertrains, its application in onboard automotive auxiliary power systems — such as an onboard charger — also offers benefits. By providing higher power and more efficient power systems, silicon carbide enables shorter charging times for EV owners and minimizes energy loss across the vehicle. This results in improved driving range and reduced costs associated with each recharge.
“Our work with Toyota is built upon years of trust in engineering expertise, supply reliability, as well as a shared obsession with quality,” says chief business officer Cengiz Balkas. “This reinforces our role in driving electrification with silicon carbide technology that delivers performance, efficiency and safety.”
