Bosch Receives $225M From U.S. Government to Produce Electric Vehicle Semiconductors
German automotive supplier Bosch will be granted up to $225 million in subsidies from the U.S. Commerce Department to produce silicon carbide power semiconductors in California, reports Reuters.
The funds come from a $52.7 billion fund approved in 2022 for subsidizing U.S. semiconductor production and research, and are intended to support Bosch’s $1.9 billion investment in expanding its Roseville, California manufacturing facility for SiC power semiconductor production.
When Bosch first acquired key assets of California-based TSI Semiconductors in 2023, the company said its plans would be dependent on the company receiving federal funds. According to Commerce, SiC chips would be crucial to increasing the efficiency of driving and charging for electric vehicles.
Bosch plans to produce the Roseville facility’s first chips on 200-millimeter wafers beginning in 2026. Once the facility reaches full capacity, Commerce predicts it could make up more than 40% of U.S.-based SiC device manufacturing capacity.
“The Roseville investment enables Bosch to locally produce silicon carbide semiconductors, supporting U.S. consumers on the path to electrification,” stated President of Bosch in North America Paul Thomas.
