Ather Energy and Infineon Join Forces to Accelerate India's EV Future with Advanced Semiconductor Innovation

Published: 30 May 2025

Author: Precedence Research

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May 28, 2025

Ather Energy, an important name in electric two-wheelers, has formed a strategic partnership with Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd by signing an MoU. This is expected to help build India’s electric mobility industry.

Ather combines its high-speed electric scooter knowledge with Infineon’s advanced semiconductor products, including SiC, GaN, microcontrollers, and sensors. The partners plan to redesign EV systems, make them more dependable, cost less, and drive the rise of greener, more efficient ways to move about. Furthermore, establishing this partnership is important now, since India aims to have 30% electric vehicles on the roads by 2030

Key Highlights of the Partnership

• Faster & Smarter Charging: Integration of semiconductor tech enhances Ather's fast-charging systems, making recharging quicker and more convenient.
• Improved Safety Systems: The collaboration develops cutting-edge sensing and safety features, improving rider safety and overall vehicle intelligence.
• Support for India's EV Mission: Aligns with India's goal of reaching 30% EV sales by 2030 by enabling scalable, locally optimized, and sustainable mobility solutions.
• Collaborative R&D: Joint development will explore new design possibilities that enhance performance while simplifying integration for future product lines.

Statements of Company Leaders

Swapnil Jain, Executive Director and CTO, Ather Energy

“At Ather, we’ve always believed that building great EVs starts with getting the fundamentals right, including performance, efficiency, and reliability. Semiconductor innovation is at the heart of this. Infineon brings the deep technological expertise we need to further strengthen our systems, from charging to safety, while reducing complexity and cost. This partnership is crucial in pushing the boundaries of what's possible for EVs in India.”

Peter Schaefer, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Automotive, Infineon Technologies

“India is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing EV markets. Electric two-wheelers will play a leading role in that growth. Partnering with Ather Energy allows us to contribute directly to next-generation sustainable mobility. Our SiC and GaN technologies will help deliver high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that make electric mobility more accessible and impactful.”