AURORA, Ontario, July 28, 2026 — Magna today announced it has secured an 800-volt electric drive program award with Chery, marking 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.
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.
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, highlighting Magna’s ability to industrialize complex high voltage propulsion systems quickly and at scale.
The DHD Duo is a dedicated hybrid drive with two permanent magnet synchronous machines arranged in a P1 + P3 hybrid configuration, designed for using two electric machines at two different points. A 90 kW P1 generator mounted on the engine side, manages electric energy generation, and engine start. A 140 kW P3 propulsion motor placed downstream in the drive, delivering electric drive torque directly to the wheels and handling regenerative braking. The dual‑motor approach allows the system to combine the familiarity and range of an ICE powertrain with the instant torque and smooth responsiveness of an EV. The system integrates directly with existing ICE outputs and uses a modular gearset—configurable from one to four gears—so OEMs can tailor performance, towing capability and traction to each vehicle segment.
“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.”
In recent versions, Magna has refined its designs so as to use reduced volumes of permanent magnets while also pursuing the development of motors with permanent magnets not containing rare earth material — such as those developed by Niron Magnetics, in which it is an investor and technology collaborator. See www.magna.com.
