Magna 800 V eDrive System Awarded to Chery for BEV Applications

Magna Secures Chery Program Award for 800 V eDrive System

Magna International Inc announced that it has secured a program award with Chery Automobile Co Ltd for its Magna 800 V eDrive system, which will be produced at Magna’s new plant in Wuhu, Anhui Province, China. The 250 kW 800 V 2-speed eDrive system is developed on Magna’s modular electrification product platform and features a compact, highly integrated design. It supports a wide range of battery electric vehicle applications while enabling flexible integration across global vehicle platforms.

The Magna 800 V eDrive system is designed to address increasing demand for high-performance electric powertrain solutions in battery electric vehicles. The system combines high voltage capability, dual-speed transmission technology and an integrated architecture to support improved efficiency and vehicle performance. Magna’s modular electrification approach enables manufacturers to adapt the system across different vehicle platforms, helping reduce development complexity while supporting future electric mobility requirements.

Production Expansion Through New Wuhu Manufacturing Facility

The new manufacturing facility in Wuhu, Anhui Province, will support production of Magna’s advanced electrification technologies and strengthen its capabilities for electric vehicle component supply. The facility expansion highlights the company’s focus on localized manufacturing capacity and growing demand for electric drive systems in global automotive markets. The program with Chery further expands Magna’s relationship with Chinese vehicle manufacturers and supports wider adoption of advanced BEV technologies.

Previously, Magna’s Dedicated Hybrid Drive (DHD) Duo system developed for Chery entered series production in the Jetour G700. The latest 800 V eDrive system award represents another step in Magna’s electrification portfolio expansion, combining experience from hybrid and battery electric vehicle programs. The technology is expected to support future vehicle applications requiring efficient, compact and scalable electric propulsion solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Magna 800 V eDrive system?
The Magna 800 V eDrive system is a 250 kW electric drive solution designed for battery electric vehicle applications with an integrated two-speed transmission architecture. The system is built on Magna’s modular electrification platform and supports flexible integration across different vehicle platforms. It combines compact packaging, high voltage capability and scalable design features to help automakers develop advanced electric vehicles while improving powertrain efficiency and performance.