Onsemi sharpens focus on cost control, portfolio streamlining, and SiC gains to navigate downturn

On May 5, On Semiconductor (Onsemi) reported a 22% revenue drop to US$1.45 billion in the first quarter of 2025, with margins squeezed by lower utilization and pricing pressures. The company is streamlining its portfolio, exiting non-core businesses, and boosting silicon carbide (SiC) wins in China’s EV market to navigate the downturn.

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The EU wanted full electrification—China delivered a workaround

In early 2025, the European Union made a decisive pivot in its electric vehicle policy, throwing full support behind battery electric vehicles (BEVs) while pulling back on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The aim was clear: accelerate decarbonization by backing fully electric solutions and phasing out what many saw as transitional technologies with questionable emissions benefits.

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