Horse Powertrain Showcases Broadest Powertrain Lineup at Beijing Auto Show 2026
Horse Powertrain is presenting its largest and most diverse collection of powertrain systems yet at the Beijing Auto Show, including a new compact hybrid unit and a lightweight V6 engine.
- 18 plants, 5 R&D centers
- 160 kg
- 4,920 Nm
- 500x550x275 mm
What Happened
Horse Powertrain, a global leader in innovative and low-emission powertrain systems, is displaying its largest and broadest range of integrated powertrain systems at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, held from April 24 to May 3 at the Capital International Exhibition and Convention Center. The company operates 18 plants and five R&D centers worldwide, employing over 19,000 people and serving 25 customers including Renault Group, Geely Auto, and Volvo Cars.
- X-Range C15 Direct Drive: An ultra-compact all-in-one powertrain that replaces the rear electric drive unit of a BEV platform, enabling hybrid capability with a 1.5L engine producing up to 70kW (NA) o
- HORSE W30: The company's first V6 engine, a lightweight 3-liter hybrid unit weighing just 160 kg (10 kg less than the next-lightest V6), outputting 350-400kW and 600-700Nm of torque.
- HORSE X-Range C15: A compact 1.5L four-cylinder engine (500x550x275mm) designed to convert BEV platforms into range-extended EVs, available in NA (70kW) and turbo (120kW) variants.
- HORSE X-Range F15 Direct Drive: A revolutionary all-in-one hybrid powertrain that replaces the front electric drive unit of a BEV, with Performance (740mm wide) and Ultra-Compact (650mm wide) variants
- HORSE B15 Methanol + EG50: A range extender combining a 1.5L methanol flex-fuel engine with a 50kW generator, using GaN power module integration and compatible with China 6b standards.
- HORSE B20: A 2-liter gasoline engine for HEVs/PHEVs/REEVs, outputting 140-185kW and 300-380Nm, with Miller cycle and IPX8 waterproofing for off-road use.
- HORSE D20 Methanol: A pure-methanol 2-liter engine with ultra-lean combustion, featuring an axial flux motor in P1 configuration and delivering up to 2kWh per liter of methanol.
- HORSE DHT290: A single-speed transmission with P1+P3 series-parallel architecture, 900V platform, max wheel torque of 4,920Nm, and peak power of 145kW (P1) and 290kW (P3).
- HORSE DHTS210: A 14-in-1 transmission/e-machine unit (516mm axial length) designed for P1+P3 hybrids, with max wheel torque of 3,500Nm and P1/P3 outputs of 100kW/210kW.
Horse Powertrain also showcased its active lean burn pre-chamber technology, which replaces a traditional spark plug to enable significantly higher air-to-fuel ratios (lambda over 2) for more efficient combustion. Designed for Miller cycle engines, this technology aims to further increase hybrid and combustion efficiency.
Previously from Horse Powertrain Limited
Horse Powertrain's X-Range family, featured at the show, recently won the Autocar Sturmey Award for hybrid powertrains in June 2026.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Horse Powertrain Limited's official releases.
Why this matters
The company's expanded lineup offers automakers flexible, low-emission solutions that can convert electric vehicle platforms into hybrids and range-extenders without costly redesigns. This helps manufacturers meet varying global emission regulations and consumer demands for diverse powertrains.
Terms in This Story
- Range extender
- A small engine that charges the battery of an electric vehicle, extending its driving range without needing to plug in.
- P1 + P3 configuration
- A hybrid layout where one electric motor is mounted on the engine crankshaft (P1) and another on the transmission output (P3), enabling multiple driving modes.
- Axial flux motor
- A type of electric motor with a flat, disk-shaped design that offers higher power density and shorter axial length than traditional radial flux motors.
- Miller cycle
- An engine cycle that improves efficiency by closing the intake valve earlier, reducing compression work while maintaining expansion work.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.