BorgWarner has signed agreements for four new projects with three major Chinese domestic automakers, supplying electric drive systems for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
The first project involves providing 400V high-voltage hairpin (HVH) motors to a leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer for its 200kW hybrid rear-drive platform. Production is set to begin in August 2025.
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In another agreement, BorgWarner will supply drive systems to a “top Chinese domestic OEM” developing a 150kW pure electric platform, with mass production scheduled for March 2026.
Additionally, the company will deliver electric drives for the next generation of vehicles from another major Chinese automaker, covering both range-extended and plug-in hybrid models. Production for these models is planned to start in August and October 2025.
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“We are pleased to extend our success in China with several new electric motor business wins for a variety of hybrid and electric applications,” said Dr. Stefan Demmerle, President and General Manager of BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. “We are dedicated to continuously innovating our technology and improving our manufacturing processes to deliver high-quality products and services to meet the evolving needs of new energy vehicle customers.”
BorgWarner has an established presence in China, having secured a major supply agreement with Xpeng and Polestar, which is owned by China’s Geely, last year. In March 2024, the company also contributed to the development of fast-charging infrastructure for electric trucks in China.
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BorgWarner has also introduced the Ultra-Short High-Voltage Hairpin (S-HVH) drive system for Chinese automakers, which it says offers improved efficiency and cost savings. “The S-HVH eMotor technology reduces end size by over 5mm compared to traditional HVH winding, while also lowering axial volume, increasing power density, and reducing copper usage for improved efficiency and cost savings,” the company stated. The platform is compatible with both 400V and 800V systems and can be integrated into existing production lines.