Hyundai Mobis Develops 160-kW PE System, Completes Full EV Drive Lineup
Hyundai Mobis has developed a 160-kW power electric system for general-purpose EVs, complementing its existing 250-kW high-performance system and a planned 120-kW compact variant.
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What Happened
Hyundai Mobis announced the development of a 160-kilowatt (kW) Power Electric (PE) system for general-purpose electric vehicles, following its high-performance 250-kW system. The company also plans to complete a 120-kW PE system for compact cars by the first half of 2026, establishing a complete drive system lineup covering all EV types.
The PE system is a core component equivalent to an internal combustion engine's powertrain, consisting of a motor, inverter, and reduction gear. Hyundai Mobis focused on standardizing and modularizing key components, such as the stator, inverter, and power module, to enable scalability across multiple vehicle models via a platform-like approach. This contrasts with the traditional strategy of developing a new powertrain for each new vehicle launch.
Completed development of high-performance 250-kW PE system
Developed 160-kW PE system for general-purpose models
Plans to complete 120-kW PE system for compact cars
Despite being a universal model, the 160-kW system achieved a 16% increase in specific power and a 20% reduction in volume through modular design and advanced cooling technology. Hyundai Mobis expects improved profitability and has already attracted interest from global customers, expanding its electrification portfolio beyond battery systems into the powertrain sector.
Why this matters
This standardized, modular PE system allows Hyundai Mobis to supply scalable driveline solutions across all EV segments, enhancing its global competitiveness in electrification components.
Terms in This Story
- PE system
- Core electric vehicle component equivalent to an internal combustion engine’s powertrain, consisting of motor, inverter, and reduction gear.
- Power module
- A bundle of power semiconductors used in the inverter to control electrical power.
- Specific power
- Power output per unit weight, measuring the efficiency of a drive system.
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