BorgWarner Wins New Electric Motor Business with Major Chinese OEM

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BorgWarner strengthens position in China's growing NEV market with a new contract and upcoming production facility.

BorgWarner's new contract with a major Chinese OEM represents a strategic expansion in the world's largest electric vehicle market. The company's platform-based motor design offers significant competitive advantages by enabling compatibility across both battery electric and hybrid vehicles, maximizing economies of scale while reducing development costs.

The highlighted ultra-short hairpin welding process addresses a critical challenge in electric motor design - balancing power density with space efficiency. This manufacturing innovation delivers tangible benefits for vehicle packaging, allowing OEMs greater flexibility in vehicle design while potentially reducing overall vehicle weight.

The timing of this win aligns perfectly with BorgWarner's capacity expansion through its new Wuhu manufacturing base. This facility appears designed for Industry 4.0 manufacturing principles with intelligent production lines capable of multi-platform production, suggesting improved capital efficiency compared to traditional dedicated lines. The plant's imminent operation indicates BorgWarner has successfully navigated China's complex regulatory environment to establish local production capabilities.

This announcement reinforces BorgWarner's transformation from a traditional powertrain supplier to a key player in vehicle electrification. The nearly decade-long relationship with this customer demonstrates the company's ability to evolve alongside established OEMs through technological transitions, potentially yielding a competitive moat as the industry continues its electric shift.

07/31/2025 - 08:00 AM

Platform-based design is compatible with all types of new energy vehicles (NEV)
Ultra-short welding process enhances space efficiency
New Wuhu plant nearing operation, expands motor capacity in China

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has secured a new contract with a major Chinese original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for its electric motors, marking a significant win in China's NEV market. The awarded motor features a platform-based design, compatible across a full range of NEV applications, including battery electric and hybrid models. It also incorporates BorgWarner's innovative ultra-short hairpin welding process, which reduces end-turn height for a more compact structure and significantly improves space utilization.

"We are pleased with the continued progress of our electric motor business in China. Our partnership with this customer spans nearly a decade," said Dr. Stefan Demmerle, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager, PowerDrive Systems. "BorgWarner remains committed to delivering smarter, more efficient motor solutions as we work together toward an electrified future."

As China's NEV market rapidly grows, BorgWarner's motor products, driven by strong technological and process advantages, are consistently gaining new business. To meet rising demand, BorgWarner is expanding its motor operations. In early 2025, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Wuhu municipal government to establish a new manufacturing base for electric drive systems. The new facility, nearing operation, will feature intelligent manufacturing lines capable of producing multiple motor platforms on shared lines, increasing motor capacity and laying a solid foundation for scaled delivery.

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