BorgWarner has inked a partnership with a major global OEM to supply its 400V high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for the automaker’s European light vehicle program.
The anticipated start of production for the HVCH technology is in 2026.
This business win marks the second HVCH contract secured with the global automaker over the course of two months, with the wins spanning different regions.
Joseph F. Fadool, President and General Manager of BorgWarner Emissions, Thermal and Turbo Systems said, “Our engineering team did a fantastic job navigating a series of packaging challenges that arose with this project, ultimately proving that the BorgWarner HVCH was the best fit, with the adaptability and scalability to meet the customer’s expectations.”
The 400V HVCH features a modular design with high thermal power density crafted specifically for the heating of a pure electric vehicles battery and cabin, while offering a lightweight, compact solution to fit the reduced size and weight requirements requested by the OEM.
The technology offers enhanced heat transfer to enable fast charging and includes a low switching frequency to optimize cost. Similarly, it meets numerous packaging and safety requirements to align with customer needs, including preventing thermal events with a redundant switch that controls temperature and can shut off automatically should it detect an error.