6 stories tagged 800v on EV Digest.
Kia has introduced the PV7, an all-electric van designed to offer greater capacity and advanced features compared to its smaller PV5 sibling. This new model boasts an 800-volt electrical architecture, enabling ultra-fast charging capabilities. Its flexible body styles are intended to cater to a diverse range of commercial and passenger needs, emphasizing modularity and efficiency.
Land Rover is gearing up to debut a new electric Range Rover GT model, promising a sleek design and substantial performance. This upcoming luxury SUV will feature an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture, paving the way for faster charging, and will be equipped with a battery capacity exceeding 100 kWh.
As electric vehicles push new performance boundaries, one automotive editor suggests manufacturers should bring back technical badging to highlight innovative EV features. Following the tradition of past ICE models that proudly displayed engine specs, this approach could help differentiate advanced EVs like those with 800V architecture or sophisticated hybrid drivetrains.
Magna has secured a contract to supply Chinese automaker Chery with advanced 800-volt, two-speed electric drive systems. These compact 250 kW eDrives will be manufactured at Magna's new Wuhu plant in China, enabling local production and delivery to the fast-growing Chinese EV market. This partnership highlights the increasing demand for high-performance EV components from international suppliers within China.
SABIC has launched two new polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compounds specifically engineered for insulating high-voltage power modules in electric vehicles. These materials, LNP THERMOCOMP OFM76XXP and OFM76EXP, are designed to support 800V and higher traction inverters, facilitating faster charging and overall enhanced EV performance.
Vishay Intertechnology has launched the VOLA617A, an automotive-grade phototransistor optocoupler designed to provide crucial galvanic signal isolation in electric vehicles. This component can isolate DC voltages up to 1,000 V, making it ideal for high-voltage 800 V battery architectures increasingly found in modern EVs. This advancement helps ensure safe and reliable operation for these powerful systems.
