Magna International Inc.: Magna Secures 800V eDrive Program Award With Chery
Magna International said it won an 800V 250kW 2-speed eDrive program award with Chery. The system will be produced at Magna’s new Wuhu facility in China. Magna also noted its DHD Duo dedicated hybrid drive system with Chery on the Jetour G700 has moved to series production. Magna trades as NYSE:MGA.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The award adds another China OEM program for Magna’s 800V eDrive technology and links it to localized production at a new facility, which can improve customer responsiveness and manufacturing scale.
Market read
A fresh, China-based electrification program award for Magna’s 800V eDrive technology is a tangible catalyst for supplier momentum, even without financial terms.
What to watch
Execution risk at the new Wuhu facility and ramp timing for the 800V 2-speed design could affect how quickly the program translates into financial results.
Background
Magna is positioning its Powertrain business around electrification platforms, including both BEV eDrive systems and hybrid drive systems.
Ticker impact
Magna announced it secured an 800V, 250kW 2-speed eDrive program award with Chery, to be produced at its Wuhu facility.
Moderately positive bias for MGA as the award reinforces electrification momentum, though magnitude depends on program volume and duration not provided here.
The article is a fresh contract/program award with specific technical scope (800V, 250kW, 2-speed) and a named OEM customer (Chery), but it lacks financial terms, volumes, and timing beyond production at Wuhu.
Market effects
Reinforces demand for high-voltage EV drive systems and localized manufacturing among Tier-1 auto suppliers in China.
Highlights continued China OEM electrification sourcing, potentially supporting supplier sentiment tied to Chinese production footprints.
Supports the broader electrification capex and platform-integration narrative for global automotive suppliers, though the deal is China-focused.
Counterpoint
Without disclosed revenue, unit volumes, or duration, the market may treat the award as incremental rather than materially earnings-changing.
Key entities
- companyMagna International Inc.
Announced a new 800V 250kW 2-speed eDrive program award with Chery, produced at its Wuhu facility.
- customer/OEMChery
Chinese automaker receiving Magna’s 800V 2-speed eDrive program.
- business segmentMagna Powertrain
Powertrain unit led by President Diba Ilunga, cited in the release.
- manufacturing siteWuhu facility
Magna’s new production location in China for the awarded eDrive program.
- vehicle platformJetour G700
Referenced as the vehicle where Magna’s DHD Duo dedicated hybrid drive system is now in series production with Chery.



