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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.

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Published Jul 28, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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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.

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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.

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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.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: today’s contract/program award announcement

Background

Magna is positioning its Powertrain business around electrification platforms, including both BEV eDrive systems and hybrid drive systems.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MGABullishMedium confidence
Context

Magna announced it secured an 800V, 250kW 2-speed eDrive program award with Chery, to be produced at its Wuhu facility.

Expected impact

Moderately positive bias for MGA as the award reinforces electrification momentum, though magnitude depends on program volume and duration not provided here.

Evidence & confidence

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

  • Magna International Inc.

    Announced a new 800V 250kW 2-speed eDrive program award with Chery, produced at its Wuhu facility.

  • Chery

    Chinese automaker receiving Magna’s 800V 2-speed eDrive program.

  • Magna Powertrain

    Powertrain unit led by President Diba Ilunga, cited in the release.

  • Wuhu facility

    Magna’s new production location in China for the awarded eDrive program.

  • Jetour G700

    Referenced as the vehicle where Magna’s DHD Duo dedicated hybrid drive system is now in series production with Chery.

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Magna International

Magna International said it secured an 800-volt electric drive (eDrive) program award with Chery. The program will be produced at Magna’s new Wuhu facility in China, supporting its electrification strategy and localized supply for Chinese OEMs. Magna’s shares (TMG) were trading around $96.00, up about $1.17.