BorgWarner Secures Its First 48V Electric Cross Differential Program with Chinese OEM
BorgWarner has secured its first 48V electric cross differential program with a leading Chinese OEM, expanding its torque management capabilities for EVs.
- 48V
What Happened
BorgWarner has secured a new electric cross differential (eXD) program with a leading Chinese original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The eXD solution is designed for a 48V system and is integrated with the customer’s 48V electrical and electronic (E/E) architecture. This program represents BorgWarner’s first 48V eXD application within its global portfolio and expands the company’s torque management capabilities for electric vehicles.
A 48V electrical architecture offers advantages including improved energy efficiency, optimized wiring and component costs, and support for higher-power applications. BorgWarner’s eXD dynamically controls torque distribution between wheels, enhancing vehicle handling and traction while maintaining a balance between performance, safety, and system efficiency.
“We believe BorgWarner’s eXD technology enhances handling and vehicle stability across a wide range of driving conditions. Securing our first 48V eXD program demonstrates our ability to adapt proven torque management technologies to new electrical architectures.”
Why this matters
This program marks BorgWarner's entry into 48V eXD technology, which improves energy efficiency and vehicle handling in electric vehicles, supporting the shift to higher-voltage architectures.
Terms in This Story
- eXD
- Electric cross differential, a device that controls torque distribution between wheels to enhance handling and traction.
- 48V electrical architecture
- A vehicle electrical system operating at 48 volts, offering higher efficiency and support for more powerful components compared to traditional 12V systems.
- Torque management
- The control of torque applied to individual wheels to improve vehicle stability, traction, and handling.
- E/E architecture
- Electrical and electronic architecture, the integrated system of wiring, controllers, and electronics in a vehicle.
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