Shipping Q3 '26
MC0-250 1000V 250 kW Traction Inverter / Motor Controller
High-performance 1000V 250kW traction inverter and motor controller for electric vehicles, mobile robotics, aerospace, marine, and industrial EV programs. MC0-250 targets a smaller liquid-cooled package while retaining high-voltage architecture, CAN/J1939, and Automotive Ethernet support.
- Voltage
- 1000 VDC
- Power
- 250 kW
- Current
- 250 ARMS
- Switching
- 100 kHz
- Volume
- 2.4 L
- Mass
- 3.5 kg
Specifications
Electrical
- Breakdown voltage
- 1200 VBR
- Operating voltage
- 1000 VDC
- Current
- 250 ARMS
- Power
- 250 kW
- Switching frequency
- 100 kHz
- Efficiency
- >99% (nom.)
Mechanical and environmental
- Volume
- 2.4 L
- Mass
- 3.5 kg
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Environmental rating
- IP67
- Operating temperature
- -50°C to 80°C
Documentation and integration
Review the available documentation for electrical, mechanical, and software integration. Send us your requirements if you need help assessing fit.
Documentation hub
HubStart from the public documentation index for 0-Series hardware, software, and integration resources.
CAN protocol
SoftwareCAN/J1939 control and messaging documentation for 0-Series software integration.
State machine
SoftwareController state-machine documentation for startup, operation, and fault handling.
Discuss your application
- Battery nominal/min/max voltage and precharge strategy.
- Motor type, sensor/resolver/encoder details, and target speed range.
- Peak and continuous phase current, torque, and duty cycle.
- Coolant type, flow target, pressure budget, and ambient requirements.
- Packaging envelope, connector constraints, annual volume, and launch timing.
Best fit
- 1000V EV and machine programs that need a smaller controller than MC0-500 but still want high-voltage architecture.
- Integrators evaluating passenger EV, robotics, aerospace, marine, or industrial platforms where package volume and mass are tight.
- Teams that want to start integration planning before production availability and need public docs plus direct engineering review.
Applications
Use the application list as a starting point for fit checks. Steinmetz will review motor, pack, cooling, environmental, safety, and production requirements before recommending a configuration.
Passenger electric vehicles and high-performance conversions
Track, drift, and motorsport EV builds
High-power mobile robotics and autonomous machines
Electric mining and construction equipment
Light aircraft, drones, and aerospace demonstrators
Electric marine craft including foiling, patrol, and passenger vessels
Design considerations
Frequently asked questions
What cooling method does the MC0-250 use?
The MC0-250 uses liquid cooling. Final thermal performance depends on coolant type, flow rate, inlet temperature, pressure budget, mounting, motor operating point, and duty cycle.
What high-voltage connectors are compatible with MC0-250?
The MC0-250 is planned around Powerlok 300 Series connector architecture. Confirm the latest connector and harness details with Steinmetz during design review.
What control interfaces does MC0-250 support?
The MC0-250 is planned to support CAN with SAE J1939 and Automotive Ethernet 100BASE-T1 for communication and control.
Which motor types are compatible with the MC0-250 traction inverter?
The MC0-250 is designed for three-phase AC motors commonly used in EV powertrains, including permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PMSM/IPM) and induction motors. Send motor, sensor, voltage, current, speed, and cooling requirements for fit review.
What is the current availability status for MC0-250?
MC0-250 is listed as shipping Q3 2026. Contact Steinmetz for current development status, sample availability, production timing, and whether MC0-500 is a better fit for near-term programs.