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Bringing EV charging everywhere

Infineon’s SiC-based power modules enable the infrastructure for fast, efficient, and convenient EV charging

25 years Infineon
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5 min read

May 29, 2025

Most of what we use and do every day relies on mobility. Whether it is commuting to work or delivering packages across the country – nearly everything gets from point A to B by road. And almost all that traffic still runs on gasoline. Electric vehicles hold the promise of cleaner, greener transportation – but there is a catch. Charging needs to feel just as simple, fast, and convenient as refueling, and terminals need to be as prevalent as gas stations – no matter where you live.

For people like Philipp at South Tyrol’s Alpitronic, that challenge is deeply personal. He is working to make EV charging just as fast and seamless as a trip to the gas station – whether you are in the hustle and bustle of a major metropolis or amidst the awe-inspiring beauty of the Tyrolean alps.

From zero to 80 percent in 10 to 15 minutes

To make Philipp’s vision a reality, his team is building ultra-fast, compact chargers that fit just about everywhere and power up EVs in mere minutes. Modern electric vehicles can now charge to 80 percent in around 10 to 15 minutes. But that kind of speed only works with the right technology behind it – from the grid to the car and everything in between.

A young man wearing a navy-blue sweater over a light blue shirt is standing at an electric vehicle charging station. He is holding a charging plug in his left hand, inserting it into the charging socket of the station. The charging station has a digital display. The background is a white wall.
A young man wearing a navy-blue sweater over a light blue shirt is standing at an electric vehicle charging station. He is holding a charging plug in his left hand, inserting it into the charging socket of the station. The charging station has a digital display. The background is a white wall.
A young man wearing a navy-blue sweater over a light blue shirt is standing at an electric vehicle charging station. He is holding a charging plug in his left hand, inserting it into the charging socket of the station. The charging station has a digital display. The background is a white wall.

Cutting power loss in half

Alpitronic’s cutting-edge power electronics draws on the very latest silicon-carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology by Infineon. Ideal for both urban and residential use, the silicon carbide in the modules allows for significantly lower energy losses and quieter operation. This not only shortens charging times but also ensures greater system reliability under continuous use and harsh conditions.

The revolutionary SiC modules, in comparison to the IGBT technology used in earlier models, offer unmatched efficiency by halving power losses. Additionally, they provide increased power density and significantly reduce noise levels.

Infographic showing three advantages of a new technology compared to previous IGBT technology: the left shows a battery icon with 50% less power loss when charging electric vehicles; the center displays a speaker icon with 23% lower noise levels; the right features a lightning bolt icon with 33% higher power density.
Infographic showing three advantages of a new technology compared to previous IGBT technology: the left shows a battery icon with 50% less power loss when charging electric vehicles; the center displays a speaker icon with 23% lower noise levels; the right features a lightning bolt icon with 33% higher power density.
Infographic showing three advantages of a new technology compared to previous IGBT technology: the left shows a battery icon with 50% less power loss when charging electric vehicles; the center displays a speaker icon with 23% lower noise levels; the right features a lightning bolt icon with 33% higher power density.
A smiling young man in a blue work coat is examining technical equipment in a laboratory setting. He is leaning over a workstation with multiple blue electronic devices connected by cables on a metal frame. The background shows a clean, modern laboratory environment with glass partitions.
A smiling young man in a blue work coat is examining technical equipment in a laboratory setting. He is leaning over a workstation with multiple blue electronic devices connected by cables on a metal frame. The background shows a clean, modern laboratory environment with glass partitions.
A smiling young man in a blue work coat is examining technical equipment in a laboratory setting. He is leaning over a workstation with multiple blue electronic devices connected by cables on a metal frame. The background shows a clean, modern laboratory environment with glass partitions.

Charging up the shift to sustainable mobility

Infineon’s high-performance components are at the core of an ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure, helping drivers get back on the road faster – while enabling compact, quiet, and scalable charging systems that meet the demands of a growing e-mobility ecosystem. Through powerful partnerships and advanced technology, Philipp, and his team are not just building chargers. They are building trust in electric mobility.

Infographic about electric vehicle charging infrastructure development; left shows a charging station icon indicating an estimated 185 million additional public and private chargers by 2030; right displays a growth chart with 31% estimated compound annual growth rate for the EV charging market from 2023 to 2030; both data points sourced from IEA World Energy Outlook October 2023.
Infographic about electric vehicle charging infrastructure development; left shows a charging station icon indicating an estimated 185 million additional public and private chargers by 2030; right displays a growth chart with 31% estimated compound annual growth rate for the EV charging market from 2023 to 2030; both data points sourced from IEA World Energy Outlook October 2023.
Infographic about electric vehicle charging infrastructure development; left shows a charging station icon indicating an estimated 185 million additional public and private chargers by 2030; right displays a growth chart with 31% estimated compound annual growth rate for the EV charging market from 2023 to 2030; both data points sourced from IEA World Energy Outlook October 2023.
Close-up of a hand holding a small white electronic circuit board or component. The person is wearing a navy-blue sweater with a visible light-colored shirt cuff. The circuit board has multiple small points and a central hole, with metal connectors visible on the sides.
Close-up of a hand holding a small white electronic circuit board or component. The person is wearing a navy-blue sweater with a visible light-colored shirt cuff. The circuit board has multiple small points and a central hole, with metal connectors visible on the sides.
Close-up of a hand holding a small white electronic circuit board or component. The person is wearing a navy-blue sweater with a visible light-colored shirt cuff. The circuit board has multiple small points and a central hole, with metal connectors visible on the sides.

High-performance building blocks for next-generation EV charging

Infineon’s EasyPACK™ 1B and 2B modules are engineered to meet the demands of ultra-fast, compact, and efficient EV charging. With outstanding power density, low conduction and switching losses, as well as system efficiency above 97 percent at full load, they form the foundation for advanced charging solutions for different power classes and topologies.

Designed to thrive where space is tight, these SiC-based power modules are conducive to sleek, wall-mounted DC chargers like the HYC50 by Alpitronic. With up to 50 percent higher power density and reduced cooling requirements, they support scalable infrastructure with minimal construction effort.

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