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Magna (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) said today that it has secured an 800-volt electric drive (eDrive) program award with Chery, advancing the Canadian parts supplier advanced electrification strategy in China. The program will be produced at Magna’s new Wuhu plant bringing what is inarguably state of the art electric drive technologies into localized production for leading Chinese OEMs. Unlike U.S. based suppliers and automakers, Magna operates relatively unfettered by its government policies in stark contrast to King Trump’s latest threatened 50% tariff tirade against Canadian goods, which will hurt U.S. automakers and suppliers.*
“Magna’s strength lies in our ability to support customers across propulsion technologies and regions,” said Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain. “This new 800V eDrive award with Chery reflects how we support OEMs as they move forward, whether through electric, hybrid or mixed technology strategies, while delivering the performance, efficiency and scalability today’s markets demand.”
“Magna’s strength lies in our ability to support customers across propulsion technologies and regions,” said Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain. “This new 800V eDrive award with Chery reflects how we support OEMs as they move forward, whether through electric, hybrid or mixed technology strategies, while delivering the performance, efficiency and scalability today’s markets demand.”
“The awarded 250kW 800V 2-speed eDrive system is engineered to deliver high performance, efficiency and scalability through a compact, integrated design. Built on Magna’s modular electrification portfolio, the system supports a wide range of battery electric vehicle applications while enabling flexible integration across global platforms. “Its advanced architecture is designed to optimize power density, improve energy efficiency and enhance overall driving performance,” Magna said.
The new eDrive program builds Magna’s presence in China, including the start of production of its DHD Duo dedicated hybrid drive system with Chery on the Jetour G700. First announced in 2024, the DHD Duo program has now reached series production. In Magna’s view this emphasizes Magna’s ability to industrialize complex high-voltage propulsion systems quickly and at scale.
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He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Magna to Supply Chery with 800V 2-Speed eDrive
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Magna (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) said today that it has secured an 800-volt electric drive (eDrive) program award with Chery, advancing the Canadian parts supplier advanced electrification strategy in China. The program will be produced at Magna’s new Wuhu plant bringing what is inarguably state of the art electric drive technologies into localized production for leading Chinese OEMs. Unlike U.S. based suppliers and automakers, Magna operates relatively unfettered by its government policies in stark contrast to King Trump’s latest threatened 50% tariff tirade against Canadian goods, which will hurt U.S. automakers and suppliers.*
“Magna’s strength lies in our ability to support customers across propulsion technologies and regions,” said Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain. “This new 800V eDrive award with Chery reflects how we support OEMs as they move forward, whether through electric, hybrid or mixed technology strategies, while delivering the performance, efficiency and scalability today’s markets demand.”
“Magna’s strength lies in our ability to support customers across propulsion technologies and regions,” said Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain. “This new 800V eDrive award with Chery reflects how we support OEMs as they move forward, whether through electric, hybrid or mixed technology strategies, while delivering the performance, efficiency and scalability today’s markets demand.”
“The awarded 250kW 800V 2-speed eDrive system is engineered to deliver high performance, efficiency and scalability through a compact, integrated design. Built on Magna’s modular electrification portfolio, the system supports a wide range of battery electric vehicle applications while enabling flexible integration across global platforms. “Its advanced architecture is designed to optimize power density, improve energy efficiency and enhance overall driving performance,” Magna said.
The new eDrive program builds Magna’s presence in China, including the start of production of its DHD Duo dedicated hybrid drive system with Chery on the Jetour G700. First announced in 2024, the DHD Duo program has now reached series production. In Magna’s view this emphasizes Magna’s ability to industrialize complex high-voltage propulsion systems quickly and at scale.
*AutoInformed on
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.