- 800V Onboard Battery Charger (OBC) to be used on OEM's
premium battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms
- Leverages BorgWarner's silicon carbide (SiC) technology
and bi-directional vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature
- Offers various degrees of power including 19.2kW single
phase and 22kW three phase operation
- Marks BorgWarner's first Onboard Charger win in
North America
AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., Nov. 2, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner has clinched an agreement with a major
North American OEM to supply its bi-directional 800V Onboard
Charger (OBC) for the automaker's premium passenger vehicle battery
electric vehicle (BEV) platforms. The technology leverages silicon
carbide (SiC) power switches for improved efficiency and delivers
amplified power density, power conversion and safety
compliance. Start of production is slated for January
2027.
"This is a big accomplishment for the team at BorgWarner,
highlighting our first OBC win with this OEM and marks the first
OBC win in North America," said
Dr. Stefan Demmerle, President and
General Manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. "Through our
world-class power electronics expertise and market leading status
for our 800-volt and silicon carbide technology, we are providing a
solution to maximize charging power capabilities, extend power
densities and enhance efficiencies while catering to differing grid
configurations across regions."
BorgWarner's OBC technology is installed in electric vehicles to
convert alternating current (AC) from the power grid to direct
current (DC) to charge batteries. The OBC is capable of powers
ranging from 19.2kW single-phase operation to 22kW three-phase
operation. The 19.2kW power level uses two power lines for a
single-phase grid connection, which is unique to the U.S. market.
The 22kW power level uses a three-phase grid connection and is
intended for use in the European market. The 19.2kW single-phase
charger is currently the only one of its kind to be introduced into
the U.S. market.
The OBC incorporates a bi-directional vehicle-to-load (V2L)
operating mode that enables users to use the vehicle battery pack
to charge various standalone applications, which is an increasingly
desired feature within the industry. Additionally, both the charger
hardware and software are designed and produced by BorgWarner.
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mobility innovation to market. Today, we're accelerating the
world's transition to eMobility – to help build a cleaner,
healthier, safer future for all.
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