Bosch wins major Mercedes EV powertrain order

Bosch’s EV powertrain electrification push continues as it scales efficient electric-drive manufacturing for next-generation Mercedes models

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Bosch has secured a major long‑term order from Mercedes‑Benz to supply electric motors for the automaker’s next generation of electric powertrains. The contract runs into the 2030s and covers a large volume of drive units for several performance classes. The deal underscores Bosch’s role as an electric powertrain supplier and signals continued momentum in EV powertrain electrification despite differing regional market speeds and sustained price and competitive pressures. Bosch generated €55.8 billion in mobility sales in 2025, making it one of the leading mobility suppliers in the sector.

EV powertrain efficiency and motor design

Bosch electric motors achieve up to 98 percent efficiency, a figure the company attributes largely to a new winding technology that also increases power density. These motors are equipped with innovative rotor oil cooling that optimally dissipates heat, enhancing thermal management under load. The scalable platform architecture allows the length of the electric motor to be varied depending on the required power output, enabling straightforward integration into different axle variants. This flexibility lets customers integrate the powertrain flexibly and cost‑effectively into a range of vehicle models, while the compact design reduces weight, installation space, and ultimately system costs.

Bosch also offers X‑in‑one solutions, in which several elements such as the electric motor, power electronics, transmission, and energy management are bundled into highly integrated systems. These systems are more compact, lighter, and less complex, offering clear cost benefits for customers and simplifying packaging within the vehicle architecture.

Electric drive solutions scaling globally

Bosch plans to manufacture more than seven million components for electric driving in 2026, with roughly seven electric motors rolling off its production lines every minute worldwide. The Mercedes‑Benz order follows a strong 2025 in which Bosch acquired more than 70 customer projects globally and now supplies more than 50 automakers worldwide with technology and solutions for electromobility. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of Bosch Mobility, said the order reaffirms Bosch’s long‑standing partnership with Mercedes‑Benz and demonstrates the company’s ability to apply its expertise in technologically demanding projects while delivering electric drive solutions to all markets worldwide.

Bosch’s electromobility footprint extends beyond Europe. In India, the company has entered a joint venture with Tata Autocomp Systems to develop, commercialize, and manufacture e‑axles for the Indian market. In China, the world’s largest vehicle market, Bosch supplies more than 30 customers with solutions for electric driving and has been manufacturing for many automakers based there for more than a decade. Marco Zehe, president of Bosch’s Electrified Motion division, notes the company works with almost all Chinese car manufacturers, as well as numerous international automakers operating in China.

Bosch’s electromobility spectrum through the 2030s

From silicon carbide chips to complete powertrain solutions, Bosch covers the entire spectrum of electromobility worldwide. Heyn highlighted Bosch’s core competence in developing and manufacturing complex technology in high volumes with significant economies of scale across global markets. With roughly seven motors produced per minute and more than seven million electric driving‑related components targeted for 2026, Bosch’s current manufacturing base is positioned to support the growing demand for efficient, compact electric drive units across the global automotive industry.

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