BorgWarner Obtains High-Voltage Coolant Heater Contract with Global OEM
BorgWarner (BWA) has secured its largest high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) contract for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in North America with a major global OEM. The deal involves supplying 400-volt HVCH technology for a series of PHEV platforms, including mid-size pickup trucks, SUVs, and minivans, with production starting in 2027.
The HVCH technology features a flexible and compact design with power up to 10 kW, utilizing unique brazed aluminum fin technology for optimal heat transfer. The system provides efficient battery and cabin heating, supporting faster charging, extended battery life, and improved driving range.
BorgWarner (BWA) ha ottenuto il suo più grande contratto per riscaldatori di liquido refrigerante ad alta tensione (HVCH) per veicoli elettrici ibridi plug-in in Nord America con un importante OEM globale. L'accordo prevede la fornitura della tecnologia HVCH a 400 volt per una serie di piattaforme PHEV, tra cui pickup di medie dimensioni, SUV e minivan, con produzione a partire dal 2027.
La tecnologia HVCH presenta un design flessibile e compatto con una potenza fino a 10 kW, utilizzando una tecnologia unica di alette in alluminio brasato per un trasferimento di calore ottimale. Il sistema assicura un riscaldamento efficiente della batteria e dell'abitacolo, supportando una ricarica più veloce, una maggiore durata della batteria e un'autonomia di guida migliorata.
BorgWarner (BWA) ha asegurado su mayor contrato para calentadores de refrigerante de alto voltaje (HVCH) para vehículos eléctricos híbridos enchufables en Norteamérica con un importante fabricante global. El acuerdo implica el suministro de tecnología HVCH de 400 voltios para una serie de plataformas PHEV, incluyendo camionetas medianas, SUV y minivanes, con producción a partir de 2027.
La tecnología HVCH presenta un diseño flexible y compacto con una potencia de hasta 10 kW, utilizando una tecnología única de aletas de aluminio soldadas para una transferencia de calor óptima. El sistema proporciona calefacción eficiente para la batería y el habitáculo, apoyando una carga más rápida, mayor vida útil de la batería y mejor autonomía de conducción.
BorgWarner (BWA)는 북미에서 주요 글로벌 OEM과 함께 플러그인 하이브리드 전기차용 고전압 냉각수 히터(HVCH) 최대 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 중형 픽업 트럭, SUV, 미니밴을 포함한 여러 PHEV 플랫폼에 400볼트 HVCH 기술을 공급하는 것으로, 2027년부터 생산이 시작됩니다.
HVCH 기술은 최대 10kW의 전력을 가진 유연하고 컴팩트한 설계를 특징으로 하며, 최적의 열 전달을 위해 독특한 브레이즈드 알루미늄 핀 기술을 사용합니다. 이 시스템은 효율적인 배터리 및 실내 난방을 제공하여 빠른 충전, 배터리 수명 연장 및 주행 거리 향상을 지원합니다.
BorgWarner (BWA) a obtenu son plus grand contrat pour des chauffages de liquide de refroidissement haute tension (HVCH) destinés aux véhicules électriques hybrides rechargeables en Amérique du Nord avec un grand constructeur mondial. L'accord porte sur la fourniture de la technologie HVCH 400 volts pour une série de plateformes PHEV, incluant des pickups de taille moyenne, des SUV et des monospaces, avec une production débutant en 2027.
La technologie HVCH présente un design flexible et compact avec une puissance allant jusqu'à 10 kW, utilisant une technologie unique de ailettes en aluminium brasé pour un transfert de chaleur optimal. Le système assure un chauffage efficace de la batterie et de l'habitacle, favorisant une charge plus rapide, une durée de vie prolongée de la batterie et une meilleure autonomie de conduite.
BorgWarner (BWA) hat seinen größten Auftrag für Hochvolt-Kühlmittelheizer (HVCH) für Plug-in-Hybridfahrzeuge in Nordamerika mit einem großen globalen OEM gesichert. Der Vertrag umfasst die Lieferung von 400-Volt-HVCH-Technologie für eine Reihe von PHEV-Plattformen, darunter Mittelklasse-Pickups, SUVs und Minivans, mit Produktionsbeginn im Jahr 2027.
Die HVCH-Technologie zeichnet sich durch ein flexibles und kompaktes Design mit einer Leistung von bis zu 10 kW aus und verwendet eine einzigartige gelötete Aluminiumlamellentechnologie für optimale Wärmeübertragung. Das System bietet effiziente Batterie- und Innenraumheizung, unterstützt schnellere Ladezeiten, verlängert die Batterielebensdauer und verbessert die Reichweite.
- Secured largest HVCH PHEV contract in North America based on expected volumes
- Technology compatible with multiple vehicle platforms without requiring modifications
- Contract spans diverse vehicle types (pickup trucks, SUVs, minivans), indicating broad market potential
- Advanced technology features improve heat transfer and system efficiency
- Production not starting until 2027, indicating delayed revenue impact
- Heavy dependence on single OEM customer for significant contract
Insights
BorgWarner secures major HVCH contract for North American PHEVs, strengthening its electrification portfolio with production starting 2027.
This contract win represents a significant strategic victory for BorgWarner in the competitive thermal management systems market for electrified vehicles. As their largest high-voltage coolant heater contract for PHEVs in North America to date, this deal spans multiple vehicle categories including mid-size pickup trucks, SUVs, and minivans—precisely the segments where North American consumers have shown strongest preference.
The timing of this award is particularly notable. With production scheduled for 2027, BorgWarner is securing future revenue streams in the rapidly evolving vehicle electrification landscape. This reflects the typical 3-4 year development cycle in automotive manufacturing and demonstrates BorgWarner's ability to win business in forward product planning.
The contract's scope across multiple vehicle platforms is especially valuable, as it provides economies of scale and potentially higher margins than single-platform applications. The press release's emphasis on implementation without requiring platform modifications suggests BorgWarner's solution offers integration advantages that minimize engineering costs for the OEM.
While the specific OEM remains unnamed (typical in such announcements), the description as "major, global" indicates a top-tier customer. The mention of an existing collaborative relationship suggests this contract builds upon established supply chain trust—critical for complex thermal management components that affect both vehicle performance and safety.
BorgWarner's advanced 400V heater technology addresses critical PHEV performance challenges while demonstrating the company's electrification technology leadership.
The technical specifications of this high-voltage coolant heater reveal several engineering advantages that likely secured this contract. The 10kW power capacity is substantial for a vehicle thermal management system, providing sufficient output to handle both cabin comfort and battery temperature regulation in various climate conditions.
BorgWarner's implementation of brazed aluminum fin technology represents an advanced thermal transfer solution that addresses key challenges in PHEV operation. The thick-film heating elements combined with brazed fins optimize heat distribution while the design helps prevent bubble accumulation—a common issue that can reduce heating efficiency and create hot spots detrimental to system longevity.
This technology directly impacts three critical aspects of PHEV performance: battery longevity, charging speed, and driving range. By maintaining optimal battery temperature regardless of environmental conditions, the system helps preserve battery health while enabling faster charging sessions—addressing two major consumer pain points with electrified vehicles.
The compact, flexible design that accommodates different vehicle environments without platform modifications demonstrates BorgWarner's understanding of OEM manufacturing economics. This flexibility allows the automaker to standardize on a single thermal management solution across multiple vehicle types, reducing development costs and simplifying the supply chain while maintaining performance targets.
This contract reinforces BorgWarner's position as a key supplier in the electrification transition, providing sophisticated thermal management systems that help OEMs overcome significant technical hurdles in PHEV development.
- 400V high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology to be used in series of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
- HVCH offers flexible and compact design with high thermal power density
- Marks the company's largest eHeater contract for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in
North America
The company's 400V HVCH offers a flexible and compact design enabling it to meet the OEM's distinct vehicle environments without requiring changes to the vehicle platforms. The technology also offers high thermal power density through its unique brazed aluminum fin technology with a power ranging up to 10 kW. The thick-film heating and brazed fins enable optimal heat transfer, improve flow distribution and help to degas and prevent bubble accumulation.
"BorgWarner has been collaborating with this global OEM on a variety of projects and is looking forward to furthering our relationship by providing this efficient solution for battery and cabin heating," said Dr. Volker Weng, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, Turbos and Thermal Technologies. "Our HVCH technology compared to other heaters allows us to provide a solution that improves robustness and provides cost improvements for our customer without altering the overall vehicle environment."
The HVCH provides a reliable source of heat independent of environmental temperature to warm the cabin and the battery and support optimal conditions for faster charging, extended battery life, durability, performance and driving range.
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