A major step forward in electric vehicle technology has been achieved as AVL and VisIC successfully transitioned their gallium nitride (GaN)-based traction inverter from laboratory testing to a functional vehicle demonstrator. The collaboration highlights the potential of GaN semiconductors to improve efficiency, power density, and performance in EV powertrains. This development could accelerate the adoption of next-generation electric drivetrains by addressing key challenges in scaling and real-world application. Engineers and EV enthusiasts will want to see how this innovation performs under actual driving conditions.


AVL and VisIC move GaN traction inverter from test bench to vehicle demonstrator  Charged EVs