FORVIA HELLA EnergyCore Orders Reach Million-Euro Range

FORVIA HELLA Secures Two EnergyCore Orders

FORVIA SE announced that Hella GmbH & Co KGaA, operating as FORVIA HELLA, has secured two major orders for highly integrated EnergyCore solutions from two international automakers in the Americas and Europe. The orders cover the company's first 3-in-1 high-voltage battery management system and a 48-volt PowerPack. Combined, the contracts are valued in the mid-three-digit million-euro range. Production of the two solutions is scheduled to begin in December 2027 and spring 2028, respectively, expanding FORVIA HELLA's EnergyCore business across different electrified vehicle applications and regional markets.

3-in-1 Battery Management System Integrates Key Functions

The first order covers FORVIA HELLA's first 3-in-1 high-voltage battery management system, which combines the Battery Management Unit, Cell Measurement Units, and Battery Junction Box within a single integrated system architecture. By consolidating these components, the system enables direct control of high-voltage current flow between the battery and the vehicle. This architecture is designed to improve response speed and functional safety while reducing the separation between key battery-management functions. The system was initially developed for larger full-hybrid vehicles, but its architecture can also be adapted to different battery pack designs and fully electric vehicles.

48-Volt PowerPack Combines Two Low-Voltage Functions

The second order covers a 48-volt PowerPack designed as an integrated solution for hybrid vehicles. It combines a low-voltage DC/DC converter with a low-voltage battery management system in a single unit and is installed in addition to the vehicle's 12-volt battery. The PowerPack performs key functions including energy recuperation and coasting while the combustion engine is switched off. By integrating these functions into one solution, the system is designed to support the electrical requirements of hybrid vehicles while complementing the conventional 12-volt battery architecture already used in the vehicle.

EnergyCore Orders Extend Electrification Portfolio

The two orders demonstrate the range of applications covered by FORVIA HELLA's EnergyCore solutions, from high-voltage battery management to 48-volt hybrid systems. The 3-in-1 architecture can support larger full-hybrid vehicles as well as different battery pack configurations and fully electric vehicles, while the PowerPack addresses low-voltage electrical functions in hybrid vehicles. With production planned for December 2027 and spring 2028, the contracts also establish a defined manufacturing timeline for the two technologies. The combined order value in the mid-three-digit million-euro range underscores the commercial significance of the awards for the company's electrification portfolio.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The orders strengthen FORVIA HELLA's position in vehicle electrification by covering both high-voltage battery management and 48-volt hybrid electrical functions, giving automakers integrated solutions across different powertrain architectures. The ability to adapt the 3-in-1 system to multiple battery designs and fully electric vehicles may broaden its application potential, while the PowerPack addresses hybrid systems that retain a combustion engine. The geographic scope across the Americas and Europe also demonstrates demand for these technologies in multiple markets. As production approaches in 2027 and 2028, execution of the awarded programs will be the next important step for converting the contracted technology into series production.

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What are FORVIA HELLA's new EnergyCore orders?
FORVIA HELLA has secured two major orders covering integrated battery-management technologies for electrified vehicles in the Americas and Europe. The awards include the company's first 3-in-1 high-voltage battery management system and a 48-volt PowerPack for hybrid vehicles. The combined order value is in the mid-three-digit million-euro range. Production is scheduled to begin in December 2027 for one solution and spring 2028 for the other. The 3-in-1 system combines the Battery Management Unit, Cell Measurement Units, and Battery Junction Box, while the PowerPack integrates a low-voltage DC/DC converter and battery management system.