Magna unveiled its new 800V eDrive electric motor at CES Las Vegas 2024. This major technological innovation for the automotive industry offers maximum efficiency, a significant reduction in weight and size, and increased range and durability. The Magna 800V eDrive is a lighter, more compact option with incredible power.
Lightweight design for simplified integration
The eDrive’s lightweight design represents a 20% reduction in height compared to Magna’s previous generation eDrive. This reduction in size simplifies the integration of the electric motor into vehicles. The Magna 800V eDrive weighs only 75 kg, making it an ultra-efficient electric motor that is easy to integrate into electric vehicles.
Advanced technologies for increased performance
The Magna 800V eDrive incorporates several advanced technologies that result in a significant reduction in weight and size, increased performance, and increased range and durability. The Magna 800’s eDrive is a key technology and a pioneering advancement in the industry. It allows the eDrive to rotate 90 degrees around the drive axle, allowing for better system integration at the front and rear of the vehicle.
Magna’s high-voltage SiC power module has fewer parts and interfaces, making it more efficient. Its efficiency is further enhanced by the new Active Fluid Control (AFC) system, a reversible electric pump unit for 100% active fluid management. Magna’s electric motor is combined with intelligent functional software called Magna Thermal Operational Strategy, which enables on-demand distribution of cooling/lubricating oil to the eDrive’s mechanical and electrical components.
Maximum efficiency for increased autonomy
The Magna 800V eDrive achieves efficiency above 93% in real-world driving (including WLTC and highway). This maximum efficiency translates into increased range for electric vehicles equipped with this engine. Additionally, the Magna 800V eDrive optimizes its efficient gearbox, which significantly improves the speed and versatility of the car. For added flexibility, it is possible to incorporate electronic decoupling and parking lock.
Unprecedented durability
The Magna 800V eDrive is a true embodiment of Magna’s commitment to a sustainable future. The product design and production methodology demonstrate unprecedented sustainability. Through the seamless integration of its systems, Magna has successfully reduced its reliance on aluminum and heavy rare earths, resulting in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions during production by approximately 20 % compared to the previous generation of eDrives.
A viable option for C, D and E segment cars
Magna’s new generation eDrive can be considered as a viable complementary primary or secondary propulsion option with an optional electronic decoupling unit for C, D and E segment cars. It provides a maximum power of 250 kW and a maximum torque on the shaft of 5,000 N-m. With maximum efficiency, greater compactness and a weight of only 25 kg, this electric motor is on another level and promises to significantly change the automotive landscape.
The Magna 800V eDrive is a major technological innovation for the automotive industry. This ultra-efficient electric motor offers a significant reduction in weight and size, increased performance, and increased range and durability. The Magna 800V eDrive is a viable complementary primary or secondary propulsion option for C, D and E segment cars. With maximum efficiency, greater compactness and a weight of only 25 kg, this electric motor promises to change ways significant impact on the automotive landscape.