ROHM's Silicon Carbide contributes to the “Neue Klasse” Electric Powertrain Architecture of BMW

Willich-Münchheide, September 17, 2026 – ROHM Semiconductor announces that its innovative power semiconductor solutions are being utilized in electric vehicle platforms from a leading global premium automotive manufacturer. In BMW’s “Neue Klasse”, ROHM’s SiC (Silicon Carbide) chips support the efficiency, performance, and reliability of the vehicle's electric powertrain systems. The high-performance components integrated into the vehicle support key power electronics functions and are designed to deliver high energy efficiency as well as reliable operation under demanding automotive conditions. As such, they make an important contribution to optimizing driving range, charging performance, and the overall energy efficiency of electric vehicles. "The integration of our SiC MOSFETs into BMW’s Gen 6 of electric vehicles – better known as Neue Klasse – highlights ROHM's technological expertise in automotive power electronics," says Wolfram Harnack, President of ROHM Semiconductor GmbH: "We are proud to contribute to the advancement of next-generation electric mobility together with BMW Group through our SiC technology. It underlines our long-term commitment to supporting our automotive customers with high-quality and highly reliable products." ROHM has extensive experience in the development and manufacture of power semiconductors for automotive applications and works closely with vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers around the world to actively advance the electrification and decarbonization of mobility.

About ROHM Semiconductor ROHM, a leading semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer, was established in 1958. From the automotive and industrial equipment markets to the consumer and communication sectors, ROHM supplies ICs, discretes, and electronic components featuring superior quality and reliability through a global sales and development network. ROHM’s strengths in the analog and power markets allow us to propose optimized solutions for entire systems that combine peripheral components (i.e. transistors, diodes, resistors) with the latest SiC power devices as well as drive ICs that maximize their performance. Please visit ROHM’s website for more information: https://www.rohm.com