Marelli has announced it has been awarded a significant contract from a major global carmaker to supply the Battery Thermal Plate (BTP) for future Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

The solution, a key technology for thermal energy management in EVs, has been developed and will be produced in-house by Marelli.

The supply will begin in 2024, reaching approximately 5 million units over the contract period, which has not be disclosed.

The agreement involves various vehicle platforms and segments for the Chinese, North American and European markets.

Shuji Kobayashi, President of Marelli's Green Technology Solutions business said: "We are proud of this important assignment, which further strengthens our collaboration with global carmakers on technologies that are key to optimising thermal energy management of vehicles.”