Magna has announced it has secured an 800-volt electric drive (eDrive) program award with Chery, marking what it described as a ‘key milestone in the company’s advanced electrification strategy in China’.

The program will be produced at Magna’s new Wuhu facility, reinforcing the company’s ability to bring next generation electric drive technologies into localized production for leading Chinese OEMs.

Magna said 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. Magna says the advanced architecture is designed to optimize power density, improve energy efficiency and enhance overall driving performance.

“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 new eDrive program builds on Magna’s growing momentum 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.