ENLIGHTEN is a European research project that aims to develop and test a next-generation 1200V electric powertrain for battery electric vehicles. By increasing the voltage beyond today’s 800V standard, the project seeks to reduce energy losses, improve charging speed, lower costs, and optimize material use.

The project will design a complete high-voltage drivetrain, including a dual-voltage battery, GaN-based inverter and motor, AC/DC combo-charger, and smart control systems, all integrated and tested in a demonstration vehicle. Through a combination of virtual simulation and real-world testing, ENLIGHTEN will define the optimal voltage level for future electric vehicles and deliver key technologies ready for industrial adoption.

• Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
• Eaton Elektrotechnika
• Politecnico di Torino
• IFP Eneries nouvelles (IFPEN)
• Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI)
• Manifattura Automobili Torino (M.A.T.)
• Cambridge GaN Devices
• Lead Tech
• FPT Motorenforschung
• Eidgenoessische Technische Hochschule Zuerich (ETH Zürich)