Magna opens electric drive plant in China
According to the company, other car manufacturers will also be supplied with Magna’s electric drives from Wuhu in the future. The plant leased by Magna covers more than 14,800 square metres (original specification: 160,000 square feet) and is expected to create around 200 new jobs once full production capacity is reached.
Magna’s eDrive systems will be manufactured at the new facility, “delivering smooth, high-performance electric propulsion with a scalable architecture for a wide range of battery electric vehicles.” However, the supplier does not mention specific variants or technologies, but remains vague in its statement about its eDrive systems.
However, the motivation behind the new production facility is clear: “As China’s automotive industry accelerates toward electrification, localized production of electric technologies is more critical than ever,” writes Magna. In fact, the share of new energy vehicles, which include battery electric cars, plug-in hybrids, range extender vehicles and fuel cell cars, is steadily increasing in China. In October 2025, NEVs accounted for more than half of sales in China for the first time, at 51.4 per cent. Magna believes that with its plant in Wuhu, it is well-positioned to meet this demand locally.
“This expansion reflects Magna’s commitment to supporting our customers’ electrification strategies and advancing sustainable mobility,” said Diba Ilunga, President Magna Powertrain. “Wuhu offers a strong industrial foundation and an environment conducive to innovation. We are excited to bring our world-class electric drive technologies closer to Chery and other partners in China.”
According to its own figures, Magna generated sales of $5.6 billion (€4.9 billion) in China in 2024 – more than 60 per cent of which came from Chinese car manufacturers, with the rest coming from international customers.
This article was first published by Sebastian Schaal for electrive’s German edition.
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