Pushing the throttle on India’s EV future, Ather and Infineon unite to boost innovation, safety, and efficiency in electric two-wheelers with advanced semiconductor tech.
Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has partnered with Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific to advance electric vehicle (EV) technology in India. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Seoul, South Korea, recently.
The partnership aims to integrate Infineon’s semiconductor innovations with Ather’s engineering in light electric vehicles (LEVs). The focus will be on enhancing key systems, including charging infrastructure, safety, and energy efficiency. Both companies share a vision of boosting EV adoption across India.
Infineon will offer its expertise in advanced microcontrollers, silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies, as well as automotive sensors. Ather will contribute its deep knowledge of building reliable, high-performance electric scooters. The collaboration is expected to support the creation of more cost-effective and sustainable mobility solutions.
Swapnil Jain, Executive Director and CTO of Ather Energy, highlighted the strategic fit. “Building great EVs begins with strong fundamentals—performance, efficiency, and reliability,” he said.
“Our tie-up with Infineon gives us access to technologies that improve system performance, simplify design, and reduce costs,” he noted again.
Peter Schaefer, Executive Vice President at Infineon, underlined India’s growing EV market. “Electric two-wheelers are central to India’s mobility revolution,” he said. “Our collaboration with Ather will support the development of energy-efficient, high-performance EVs aligned with India’s target of 30% EV penetration by 2030,” he said.
As part of the agreement, both firms will explore advancements in sensing and safety. The goal is to enhance user experience and make EVs more appealing to everyday riders. Improved energy efficiency and faster charging are also on the agenda.
