BorgWarner has secured contracts to supply electric motors to three major Chinese car manufacturers, expanding its presence in China’s EV market.
The deals will see the automotive supplier provide 400V high-voltage hairpin motors for a 200kW hybrid rear-drive platform, with production set to begin in August 2025. The company will also manufacture motors for a 150kW pure electric platform, with production scheduled to begin in March 2026. Two additional contracts cover electric motors for range-extended and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with production planned for August and October 2025.
The contracts will benefit from BorgWarner’s new Ultra Short High Voltage Hairpin (S-HVH) electric motor technology. The system features shortened end turns that reduce the overall length of the motor by more than 5mm compared to some designs. This modification decreases axial volume while increasing power density and reducing copper usage.
The S-HVH technology is compatible with existing production lines and can be implemented through standard factory upgrades. The system works with both 400V and 800V platforms, making it suitable for various EV models.
