BorgWarner wins three electric motor contracts in China and South Korea for BEV, PHEV and hybrid programs

BorgWarner has secured three significant electric motor contracts with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Asia, covering battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). These contracts span production timelines from mid-2026 to late 2027 and involve supply agreements in both South Korea and China. The deals highlight BorgWarner’s expanding footprint in the Asian electric mobility market, reinforcing its role as a key supplier of advanced electric motor technologies. In South Korea, BorgWarner will provide a stator assembly for a new battery-electric B-segment SUV, with production set to begin in September 2027. This contract builds on a previous collaboration with the same customer, for whom BorgWarner supplied hairpin electric motors for a multi-purpose vehicle platform. In China, two contracts focus on hybrid and plug-in hybrid applications: one involves a P2 motor featuring BorgWarner’s patented S-winding technology, designed for integration with 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged engines. This motor aims to deliver high power density and compact packaging, with production starting in February 2027. The third contract in China covers a generator motor for a three-speed hybrid transmission system, utilising BorgWarner’s ultra-short hairpin winding technology. This innovation is said to enhance efficiency and packaging compared to conventional hairpin designs. Production for this motor will commence in June 2026, supplying both domestic Chinese hybrid vehicle programmes and models destined for export markets. These contracts demonstrate BorgWarner’s commitment to advancing electric drivetrain components that combine performance with space-saving designs. Dr Stefan Demmerle, Vice President at BorgWarner and President and General Manager of PowerDrive Systems, emphasised the benefits of the company’s patented S-winding design. He highlighted its ability to deliver peak performance and improved power efficiency within a compact footprint, noting the technology’s growing application across hybrid vehicle platforms. These developments underline BorgWarner’s strategic focus on innovation to meet the evolving demands of the global electrification landscape.