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Cutting-Edge Technology for Electric Vehicle Innovation

Electric vehicle (EV) development continues to accelerate, demanding new approaches to system integration, power management and scalability. As EV technology evolves, engineers must balance increasing complexity across battery systems, drivetrains and digital architectures without compromising performance or reliability. Molex delivers high-voltage, modular connectivity solutions designed to support innovative EV technology. The solutions offer the adaptability and precision to drive the next-generation electric mobility, ensuring engineers have the tools they need to build scalable and future-ready vehicles.

Key Challenges in EV System Development


Electric vehicle design involves more than replacing combustion engines with batteries. Engineers must address the safe integration of high-voltage systems, effective heat dissipation and the growing complexity of signal and power distribution across increasingly compact vehicle architectures. Balancing these requirements with the pressure to reduce weight, mitigate electromagnetic interference (EMI) and sustain long-term battery performance requires a new approach to system integration.

Delivering on these goals calls for precision-engineered EV technology that supports efficient power management under all operating conditions. This includes developing reliable battery management systems that dissipate thermal loads, maximizing energy efficiency across powertrain components and maintaining data and signal integrity as electronic subsystems proliferate. Success depends on connectivity solutions engineered to combine electrical performance with mechanical resilience, while remaining adaptable to evolving EV designs.

Molex offers a portfolio of modular high-voltage connector systems and interconnect solutions tailored for next-generation EV architectures. These include thermally optimized assemblies that support heat dissipation, EMI-shielded components that preserve signal fidelity and flexible printed circuits that reduce weight while enhancing signal routing. With a focus on system-level efficiency and scalable integration, Molex supports the advancement of EV technology across power, control and communication domains.

Safe, Efficient Solutions for Power Management


Harnessing the Power of 48V Platforms

While vehicle electrification continues to evolve, 48V systems present a proven solution for balancing power demand with efficiency in critical applications, like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). These architectures support improved energy distribution without the complexity of higher-voltage systems. Download the full report to explore the role of 48V design in today’s EV platforms and learn about connector innovations, including the MX150 series, that keep performance on track.

MX150: Reliable 48V Connectivity for Modern Vehicles

Increasingly sophisticated power systems place new demands on engineers to manage distribution within limited space. Mid-voltage platforms like 48V offer a way to reduce cable bulk while maintaining high energy efficiency. The MX150 connector series from Molex delivers compact, sealed performance rated for 22.0A and 60V, offering reliable power handling in these tight, high-demand environments.

Molex MX150 Connectors

Advancing Hybrid Technologies


Next-Level HEV: Methods to Enhance Hybrid Vehicle Performance 

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full battery EVs each bring unique design demands, yet all need to safely manage power and signal within complex constraints. As electrification levels vary, scalable architectures become essential for achieving system-wide improvements in EMI mitigation, thermal control and modular system expansion. Molex delivers a broad suite of connector and cable solutions engineered to support hybrid and electric platforms with efficiency, adaptability and long-term performance in mind.

Enhance Hybrid Electric Vehicle Architecture

Battery Connectivity Solutions


Volfinity: Efficient Battery Connectivity for EVs

Designing efficient, high-capacity battery systems requires careful control of weight, thermal performance and wiring complexity. Successful integration of sensing, monitoring and balancing functions must align with mechanical flexibility and safety targets to deliver consistent performance under a wide range of conditions. Volfinity meets these demands with a modular approach that replaces daisy-chained wires with a lightweight tray and busbar system, reducing assembly time and maintaining reliable communication between cells and control systems.

Molex Volfinity Cell Contacting System

EV Comfort and Connectivity Experience


Advanced EV Technologies for the In-Cabin Experience

Designing in-cabin systems that meet consumer expectations for comfort, safety and infotainment features requires a compact, high-performance electrical backbone. As more vehicle features rely on real-time data and seamless communication, engineers need flexible designs that deliver speed, durability and integration. Molex provides advanced automotive connectivity solutions, from high-speed data connectors to modular control units and rugged cables, built to integrate complex in-cabin systems without compromising space or performance.

In-Cabin Experience for the Automotive Industry

Advanced Road Noise Cancellation for Quieter EVs

Electric vehicles are quieter due to the absence of a noisy combustion engine, yet road and tire sounds persist. Reducing these in-cabin distractions with traditional insulating materials adds weight and cost. As an innovative alternative, Molex offers Percept RNC Sensors that deliver active noise cancellation using low-latency A2B communication and rugged packaging, helping automotive engineers create quieter, lighter and more refined vehicle interiors.

Molex Percept Road Noise Cancelling Sensors

Mastering Miniaturization: EV Designs with Compact Connectivity

Increasing automotive data demands are driving the need for smaller, lighter and faster electronics that do not compromise on performance or durability. This trend is especially significant in electric vehicles, where every millimeter of space and gram of weight affects overall efficiency. This presentation surveys a range of rugged, miniaturized interconnect solutions from Molex that help engineers reduce system footprints, improve data transfer and maintain reliability under challenging conditions.

Vehicle Design with Miniaturized Connectors

Explore EV Application Teardowns


Electric Vehicle Battery Management Systems

Electric vehicles require rugged and reliable connectivity solutions to support battery management systems (BMS), battery packs, and cell-to-battery applications. With the available suite of Molex interconnect options, designers can create flexible, scalable, and reliable battery electronics packages.

Electric Vehicle Controllers

4-in-1 EV controller designs require high-voltage power and high-speed data interconnects to seamlessly integrate powertrain functions with a variety of vehicle systems, including safety and communications devices. Molex connectors provide rugged, reliable and modular solutions that enhance efficiency and safety for EV controllers.