BorgWarner has secured a contract to supply its dual inverter with boost function to a major Chinese OEM.
The technology will be featured on a series of the automaker’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and range-extended (REEV) electric vehicle passenger car platforms. The boost module is directly integrated into the 400V dual inverter, enabling it to achieve a higher power density and meet local hybrid architecture standards within the Chinese market. This contract expands BorgWarner’s product portfolio with this OEM, marking the first 400V dual inverter with boost function.
The voltage-boosted dual inverter is specifically developed as an integrated solution for hybrid vehicle models. It uses BorgWarner’s Viper platform to implement two inverters and a high-power boost module in a single, compact package. The product achieves precise control of dual motors with a single, multi-core control chip. Key benefits include increased power density and performance, cost reduction, and flexible integration that simplifies installation for automakers.
The dual inverter with boost will be manufactured and assembled in BorgWarner’s Suzhou, China plant, with production expected to begin in September 2024.
Dr. Stefan Demmerle, President and General Manager of BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems, said, “As the hybrid vehicle market share continues to grow in China, supplying advanced technology like our boosted dual inverter to support and amplify OEM hybrid vehicle production is crucial. Our skilled engineering team, paired with our reputable quality standards and manufacturing processes, makes us a leader in this space and a great partner in the shift toward electrification.”
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