We are pleased to join forces with ODYSSEV (Optimised DYnamics of high voltage powertrains: developing Sustainable Systems for Electric Vehicles), a project funded under the same topic as HiVEP. Similarly to the HiVEP project, ODYSSEV is helping to accelerate innovation in high-voltage electric vehicle powertrains. Both projects are members of the 2Zero partnership.
Launched in January 2026 and running until June 2029, the ODYSSEV project brings together 14 partners from 8 countries, and is coordinated by Fundación CIRCE – Centro de Investigación de Recursos y Consumos Energéticos.
As Europe advances towards climate neutrality and zero-emission mobility, the rapid growth in EV adoption continues to highlight key challenges, particularly around driving range, charging speed, efficiency, and cost. ODYSSEV addresses these challenges by developing advanced high-voltage powertrain technologies (1200 V and above) designed to improve performance while reducing system complexity and overall costs.
At the heart of the project is an innovative hybrid inverter concept that combines the strengths of RC-IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs to ensure optimal efficiency under varying load conditions. In parallel, ODYSSEV introduces a reconfigurable battery pack capable of operating at lower voltages (400–800V) during charging and delivering higher voltages (i.e. 1200 V) during driving.
The project also focuses on optimising electric motor design to overcome challenges such as partial discharge and current harmonics, while advancing developments in on-board charging, system packaging, and overall powertrain control.
Sharing a common ambition to advance towards high-voltage electric powertrains, ODYSSEV and HiVEP initiated their synergetic collaboration with a joint online meeting last week. Both projects confirmed their willingness to engage in joint actions, including conference sessions, dissemination activities, and mutual support for communication and visibility.
We look forward to working closely with ODYSSEV and following the project’s progress in shaping the next generation of electric vehicles.
Find out more on the ODYSSEV project website: https://odyssevprojecteu.eu/