BorgWarner Secures High-Voltage Inverter Business Win

The award carries BorgWarner's existing inverter supply business into the customer's next generation of electric vehicles.

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BorgWarner (BWA) has secured an award to supply next-generation high-voltage traction inverters for a global automotive manufacturer's future battery-electric vehicles. The award extends an existing inverter supply relationship into the customer's next vehicle generation.

The inverter converts battery direct current into alternating current to power the electric motor. The new platform incorporates updated power module technology and a simplified design. BorgWarner says the design supports efficiency, cost competitiveness and packaging flexibility.

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Key Terms

high-voltage traction inverter, battery-electric vehicle (bev), direct current (dc), alternating current (ac)

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high-voltage traction inverter technical

"next-generation high-voltage traction inverter technology"

An electrical power-conversion unit that takes a high-voltage DC supply (typically the main traction battery or DC bus in electric vehicles or rail vehicles) and produces controlled AC power to drive traction motors. It contains high-power semiconductor switches and control electronics to vary frequency and voltage (usually by PWM) for precise motor speed and torque control, and normally includes features for regenerative braking, thermal management, isolation, and protective circuitry. The “high-voltage” qualifier distinguishes it from low-voltage auxiliary inverters and indicates it is designed for system voltages commonly used for vehicle propulsion (hundreds to over eight hundred volts), with corresponding insulation, safety, and cooling requirements.

battery-electric vehicle (bev) technical

"future battery-electric vehicle programs"

A battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is an automobile that runs only on one or more electric motors powered by an onboard rechargeable battery pack and has no internal-combustion engine or fuel tank. Energy is supplied by charging the battery from an external source (such as the electrical grid or a charger); the motor, inverter and battery replace the fuel engine and transmission used in gasoline vehicles, and the vehicle produces no tailpipe emissions, though its lifecycle emissions depend on how the electricity is generated. BEVs are distinct from hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles because they cannot run on liquid fuel and rely solely on stored electrical energy for propulsion.

direct current (dc) technical

"converts the battery's direct current (DC) into alternating current"

Direct current (DC) is a form of electric power where the flow of charge moves steadily in a single direction, like water running through a pipe one way. Investors care because many modern technologies—batteries, electric vehicles, solar panels and data centers—use or store DC power, and choices about DC systems affect product efficiency, compatibility and cost, which in turn influence a company’s capital needs and profitability.

alternating current (ac) technical

"direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC) to power the electric motor"

Alternating current (AC) is an electric power form in which the flow of electrons reverses direction many times per second, like water in a pipe sloshing back and forth rather than flowing one way. Investors care because most power grids, industrial equipment, and household systems use AC, so changes in AC supply, infrastructure upgrades, or technology shifts can affect utility revenues, capital spending, and the costs or competitiveness of energy-dependent businesses.

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• BorgWarner awarded next-generation high-voltage inverter business for future battery-electric vehicle (BEV) programs
• New inverter platform continues established customer business into the next vehicle generation
• Advanced inverter technology supports improved efficiency, optimized manufacturability and enhanced scalability for electric propulsion systems

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has secured a new award to supply its next-generation high-voltage traction inverter technology for future battery-electric vehicle programs from a major global automotive manufacturer. BorgWarner currently supplies inverter technology to the customer, and the new award extends this existing business to the customer's next generation of electric vehicles. The award further strengthens BorgWarner's position as a leading provider of advanced power electronics solutions for electric vehicles.

"This award reflects the confidence customers place in BorgWarner's power electronics expertise and our ability to deliver innovative, high-performance electrification solutions," said Isabelle McKenzie, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, PowerDrive Systems. "As automakers continue to expand their electric vehicle portfolios, we remain committed to helping them achieve greater efficiency, performance and scalability through advanced inverter technologies."

The high-voltage traction inverter converts the battery's direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC) to power the electric motor. As a critical component of the electric drivetrain, the inverter plays a key role in vehicle efficiency, performance and overall energy management.

The new inverter platform incorporates BorgWarner's latest power module technology and a simplified design architecture. Advanced manufacturing innovations and a compact system layout help optimize efficiency, while supporting cost competitiveness and improved packaging flexibility.

This business win underscores BorgWarner's continued leadership in power electronics and electrification technologies. Leveraging its proven inverter expertise and a scalable technology roadmap, BorgWarner is helping customers develop the next generation of high-performance battery-electric vehicles.

About BorgWarner
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. With a focus on sustainability, we're helping to build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all.

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What business did BorgWarner (BWA) win for future electric vehicles?

BorgWarner secured an award to supply next-generation high-voltage traction inverters for a global automotive manufacturer's future battery-electric vehicle programs. The company already supplies inverter technology to this customer, and the award extends that relationship into the customer's next vehicle generation.