This presentation explores the critical role of power electronics in facilitating the adoption of electric vehicles. This talk will provide a broad overview of the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in automotive power electronics. We discuss recent trends, including fast-charging, Wide Bandgap materials, and preferred topologies for OBCs and DC/DC converters. We also explore the possibility of integrating OBCs and DC/DC converters, and the potential for adjustments to low-voltage bus ratings. We examine challenges such as diverse voltage standards and growing auxiliary power loads, as well as the assessment of SiC device packaging, availability, pricing, and performance. We briefly discuss the conceptual design of a direct MV AC grid for future fast-chargers to enable power-dense and efficient infrastructure. This broad overview highlights the pivotal role of power electronics in the future of electric vehicles. This talk will be of interest to engineers and researchers working in the automotive and power electronics fields.