Shanghai (ZXZC)- onsemi, a leading provider of intelligent power and sensing technologies, and Geely Auto’s premium electric vehicle brand ZEEKR, on Apr. 25 announced a long-term supply agreement (“LTSA”) between the two companies, according to onsemi’s press release.

Under the new agreement, onsemi will provide its EliteSiC silicon carbide (“SiC”) power devices to increase the powertrain efficiency of ZEEKR’s smart electric vehicles, resulting in improved performance, faster charging speeds, and extended driving range.

ZEEKR X; photo credit: ZEEKR

“Thanks to cutting-edge technologies such as advanced SiC, ZEEKR will be able to offer electric vehicles with improved performance and lower carbon emissions,” said Andy An, CEO of ZEEKR Intelligent Technology. “As a brand dedicated to long-term sustainable development, ZEEKR will continue to explore different methods to speed up the transition towards new energy vehicles.”

The latest LTSA will contribute to a stronger supply chain partnership between the two parties, and ZEEKR’s decade-long growth.

Utilizing Geely’s advanced Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), ZEEKR develops in-house battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies and electric vehicle supply chain support. It has put three production models onto the market, namely, the ZEEKR 001, the ZEEKR 009, and the ZEEKR X.

With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, onsemi is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure.