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STEV Series — Modular Hermetic High-Voltage Contactor Platform for BEV & PHEV

Sensata 2026 launch · BEV/PHEV OEM platform standardisation · 150-600 A modular · Single & Dual assembly · >20 kA short-circuit · Hermetic ceramic · APQP compliant

GIGAVAC STEV (Sensata Technologies, 14 January 2026) is a modular hermetic high-voltage contactor family for BEV and PHEV. The same core technology covers every EV segment from passenger cars to Class 8 heavy-duty trucks — OEMs standardise multiple vehicle lines on a single contactor platform, cutting SKU count, development time and supply complexity. With a modular 150-600 A continuous-current range, Single or Dual assembly options and customisable electrical/mechanical parameters, STEV adapts to every platform.
Hermetic ceramic insulation combines arc control with environmental protection; 3.0 kV coil-to-contact dielectric and 1000 MΩ insulation @ 1000 VDC deliver high electrical isolation for ASIL-C/D safety-critical EV applications. >20 kA short-circuit withstand preserves contact integrity even under full battery faults. Select models feature non-polarity main contacts for bidirectional current — optimised for V2G, V2H and V2L. APQP-compliant quality processes and a global engineering & manufacturing network across North America, Europe and Asia enable OEM regionalisation and fast PPAP integration.
Passenger BEV (Hatchback / Sedan / SUV)Plug-in Hybrid EVs (PHEV)Electric Pickups (F-150 Lightning / R1T / Hummer EV)Class 8 Heavy-Duty TrucksUrban & Long-Haul Electric BusesOff-highway Electric MachineryV2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) SystemsV2H / V2L Bidirectional ChargingOEM Multi-Vehicle Line PlatformsEV Charging Infrastructure Integration
REFERENCE SPECIMENSTEV · 01
GIGAVAC STEV Series — main gallery render from the manufacturer's official STEV150 product page; family-level, not assigned one-to-one to other STEV SKUs
HERMETIC · APQPEV PLATFORM CONTACTORSENSATA
GIGAVAC STEV Series — main gallery render from the manufacturer's official STEV150 product page; family-level, not assigned one-to-one to other STEV SKUs
Models
5
Products
60
01Modular Continuous-Current Range
150–600 A
02Short-Circuit Withstand
>20 kA
03Coil-to-Contact Dielectric
3.0 kV
04Automotive Quality Compliance
APQP
SHARED ACROSS ALL MODELSSealing:Hermetic IP67Continuous Current:150 / 250 / 400 / 600 AAssembly:Single & DualInsulation:1000 MΩ @ 1000 VDCCoil:12 / 24 / 48 Vdc
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STEV Series Automotive Contactor Models

Sorted by current rating (150A → 1000A)

5 MODELS60 PRODUCTS
CONFIGURATORMODEL↑ currentContinuous CurrentVoltageCoil VoltageMECHANICAL LIFEPDF
STEV150
150A450Vdc12Vdc / 24Vdc1,000,000 cyclesDatasheet (PDF) — STEV150
STEV250
250A850Vdc12Vdc / 24Vdc1,000,000 cyclesDatasheet (PDF) — STEV250
STEV400A
400A450Vdc12Vdc / 24Vdc1,000,000 cyclesDatasheet (PDF) — STEV400A
STEV400M
400A850Vdc12Vdc / 24Vdc1,000,000 cyclesDatasheet (PDF) — STEV400M
STEV600
600A1000Vdc12Vdc / 24Vdc1,000,000 cyclesDatasheet (PDF) — STEV600
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TECHNICAL DIFFERENTIATORS

Why STEV Series?

Hermetic Ceramic Insulation & High Safety

  • Hermetic ceramic insulation — arc control and environmental protection

    Long life in outdoor, humid, vibration-heavy and aggressive-gas environments.

  • 3.0 kV coil-to-contact dielectric + 1000 MΩ insulation @ 1000 VDC

    High electrical isolation for safety-critical applications — functional-safety support.

BEV & PHEV Platform Standardisation

  • Passenger cars, pickups, buses, Class 8 heavy-duty — one platform

    OEMs cut development time and cost by reusing the same contactor across multiple vehicle lines.

  • Single series optimised for both BEV and PHEV

    One supplier, one SKU set, one engineering validation — operational efficiency rises.

Modular Scalable Design

  • Modular 150 A – 600 A continuous-current range

    One family covers every EV segment from passenger cars to Class 8 heavy-duty trucks.

  • Single or Dual assembly options

    Adapts to different power-distribution architectures, saves space.

Customisable + Global OEM Manufacturing Network

  • Engineering and manufacturing across North America, Europe and Asia

    OEM regionalisation, fast localisation, supply-chain flexibility and risk reduction.

  • APQP compliant, customisable structure

    Automotive quality standards + OEM qualification readiness, per-platform engineering support.

High Efficiency & >20 kA Protection

  • >20 kA short-circuit withstand — low contact resistance

    Protection even under full battery short-circuit scenarios; minimal heat, low cooling demand.

  • Select models feature non-polarity main contacts — bidirectional current

    V2G compatibility and advanced EV power-system designs in a single device.

DATASHEET · GUIDE · APPLICATION NOTE

STEV Series — Technical Resources

Datasheets

  • STEV Single Assembly 150-400 A BEV/PHEV Contactor Datasheet — passenger cars and light EVsSOON
  • STEV Dual Assembly 400-600 A BEV/PHEV Contactor Datasheet — pickups, trucks and heavy-dutySOON

Launch Materials

  • Sensata Technologies STEV Official Launch (14 January 2026, Swindon UK)SOON

Selection Guides

  • GIGAVAC Contactors & Fuses Selection Guide (2026)SOON
  • Sensata EL Contactor Portfolio Brochure (2025)SOON

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