What BorgWarner does

BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a global Tier-1 automotive supplier founded in 1928 and headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The company designs and manufactures propulsion and drivetrain components spanning both traditional internal combustion technologies (Variable Turbine Geometry and Regulated Two-Stage turbochargers, EGR coolers, wet dual clutch modules, variable cam timing) and electrification products (High Voltage Hairpin motors, silicon carbide inverters, Integrated Drive Modules, P2 on-axis and off-axis hybrid modules, NMC and LFP battery systems). Its product portfolio is organized into four operating segments: PowerDrive Systems, Drivetrain and Morse Systems, Turbos and Thermal Technologies, and Battery Energy Systems, with adjacent industrial power solutions targeting data centers and microgrids.

BorgWarner serves automotive OEMs across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment, with manufacturing and engineering operations spanning the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Poland, the U.K., Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Luxembourg, China, Korea, Japan, India, Thailand, and Singapore. The technology stack rests on proprietary patents including S-winding for P2 e-motors, ultra-short hairpin winding technology, HVH motor platforms, and 800V silicon carbide inverters, supplemented by DOE-funded R&D partnerships and a co-development with Oak Ridge National Laboratory that produced a 2025 R&D 100 Award for permanent-magnet-free motor work.

The business model is hardware sales to OEMs under long-term multi-year supply contracts negotiated through enterprise field sales teams. Q1 2026 revenue was $3.53 billion against FY2026 guidance of $14.0-14.3 billion, with adjusted operating margin expanding 50bps to 10.5%. The company is executing a deliberate pivot from automotive-only into industrial power generation via the May 2026 TurboCell-Endeavour partnership and adjacent battery energy storage and microgrid inverter offerings, with management targeting 23% of revenue and 30% of EBIT from non-auto sources by 2030.

Name

BorgWarner

Legal name

BorgWarner Inc.

Website

https://borgwarner.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

BorgWarner is a global Tier-1 automotive supplier designing and manufacturing propulsion, drivetrain, and electrification components — including turbochargers, electric motors, inverters, and battery systems — for OEMs across passenger, commercial, and off-highway vehicles worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Powertrain and Drivetrain Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Engines & Turbines (3510), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes) (IMACACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Automotive Charging Hardware Manufacturing (On-board Chargers, Charge Inlets, DC-DC) (IMACAJAK), Fuel & Air Induction Systems Manufacturing (Injectors/Carburetion/Intake) (IMACAHAC), EV Power Electronics & Drivetrain Electrification Service (Inverters, DC-DC, eAxles) (TLAKAMAI)

Keywords

• Automotive propulsion systems
• Electric drive systems
• Turbocharging technologies
• Battery energy storage
• Power electronics inverters

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices53 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automotive OEM Component Sales: BorgWarner generates the majority of revenue through the sale of automotive components and systems directly to OEM manufacturers. This includes turbochargers, electric drive motors, power electronics, battery systems, and thermal management products sold under long-term supply contracts.
2. Industrial Power Solutions: Revenue from industrial power conversion products including grid-tied inverters, turbine generator systems, and energy storage solutions for data centers, microgrids, and commercial applications.
3. Commercial Vehicle Systems: Sales of propulsion, thermal management, battery, and power electronics solutions specifically for commercial vehicles including trucks, buses, and off-highway equipment.
4. Aftermarket Products: Replacement parts and components sold through aftermarket channels for vehicles in service, supporting the existing fleet of vehicles equipped with BorgWarner products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BorgWarner designs and manufactures propulsion and drivetrain systems for automotive OEMs, spanning traditional internal combustion components such as turbochargers and EGR coolers, and electrified solutions including high voltage hairpin (HVH) electric motors, power electronics, battery systems, and integrated drive modules. The company also offers industrial power generation, power conversion, and energy storage solutions for data centers and microgrids.

Product overview

BorgWarner is a global mobility technology company that designs and manufactures propulsion and drivetrain systems for vehicle manufacturers. The company's product portfolio spans both traditional internal combustion engine components and electrified solutions, organized into four main business units: PowerDrive Systems (electric drive motors, inverters, and power electronics including HVH motors, iDM, eDM, and P2 drive modules), Drivetrain and Morse Systems (transmissions, transfer cases, all-wheel drive couplings, and cam phasers), Turbos and Thermal Technologies (turbochargers including R2S, VTG, and Twin Scroll designs, plus thermal management products like eCoolers and heaters), and Battery Energy Systems (battery packs and energy storage solutions including AKM systems). For industrial applications, BorgWarner offers Power Generation solutions through the TurboCell turbine generator system, Power Conversion through the BMG165 microgrid inverter and MLI60A inverter, and Energy Storage systems for data center and microgrid deployments. The company operates as a Tier-1 supplier to major OEMs globally, providing both individual components and integrated modules like the iM-575 that combines the HVH320 motor with silicon carbide inverter technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TurboCell: Packaged power system for scalable, fast-response energy generation for data centers and microgrids, developed in strategic partnership with Endeavour's Edged Infrastructure division
• Borg-Warner Trophy
• Baby Borg Trophy

Products and services

• BMG165 Bi-Directional MicroGrid Inverter A 165 kW bi-directional microgrid inverter combining inverter, transformer, cooling, and control in a single pre-integrated system for grid forming and following applications in industrial microgrids.
• Multilevel Highspeed Inverter MLI60A Gen1 Multilevel high-speed inverter for industrial high-speed motors and generators with DC supply voltage up to 800 Vdc, nominal phase current up to 60 Arms, and PWM switching frequency up to 46 kHz.
• TurboCell Power System A packaged turbine generator power system developed in partnership with TurboCell (Endeavour subsidiary) for scalable, fast-response energy generation for data centers and microgrids.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Industrial energy storage solutions with modular and scalable architecture for buffering, backup, and optimization in microgrid and data center deployments.
• iM-575 Integrated Inverter-Motor Drive Module Integrated module combining the HVH320-216 high voltage hairpin motor with a silicon carbide inverter for commercial vehicle applications.
• NMC and LFP Battery Systems Battery systems using Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistries designed for commercial vehicle applications.
• Intercell eCoolers Thermal management components providing intercell cooling for improved battery performance and longevity in commercial vehicle battery systems.
• High Voltage eFan High voltage electric fan systems for commercial vehicle thermal management, supporting cabin and battery thermal control.
• High Voltage Heaters Thermal management solutions providing cabin and battery heating for commercial vehicles to optimize vehicle efficiency and passenger comfort.
• High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) Motors Series of high voltage hairpin motors including HVH146, HVH320, and HVH410 models for electric and hybrid vehicle applications, featuring high power density and automotive-grade reliability.
• Electric Drive Module (eDM) Integrated electric drive system combining motor and inverter for battery electric vehicle applications.
• Integrated Drive Module (iDM) Fully integrated electric drive solution combining motor, inverter, and gearbox in a single package for electrified powertrains.
• P2 On-Axis and Off-Axis Drive Modules Hybrid drive modules for P2 hybrid architecture positioning the electric motor on-axis or off-axis relative to the engine crankshaft, enabling belt-start and parallel hybrid operation.
• Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) Turbochargers Turbochargers with adjustable turbine geometry for gasoline and diesel applications, providing optimal boost response across varying engine conditions.
• Regulated Two-Stage (R2S) Turbocharger Two-stage turbocharging system with sequential boost delivery for improved engine performance and efficiency across the rpm range.
• Twin Scroll Turbocharger Turbocharger design with divided turbine housing for improved scavenging and reduced turbo lag, particularly effective for gasoline engines.
• eBooster Electrically Driven Compressor Electrically driven compressor providing immediate low-end boost response independent of exhaust gas flow, eliminating turbo lag.
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Coolers and Modules EGR cooling systems for reducing combustion temperatures and NOx emissions in gasoline and diesel engines, supporting Euro 7 compliance.
• Wet Dual Clutch Transmission Modules Advanced wet dual clutch modules providing improved transmission efficiency and fuel economy through high-performance wet friction materials and optimized groove design.
• All-Wheel Drive Couplings (Gen V and Gen VI) Advanced all-wheel drive coupling systems for intelligent torque distribution between front and rear axles in all-wheel drive vehicles.
• Electro-Mechanical and On-Demand Transfer Cases Transfer case systems enabling torque vectoring and on-demand all-wheel drive engagement for improved vehicle dynamics and efficiency.
• Cam Phasers and Variable Cam Timing Systems Variable valve timing components including cam phasers enabling optimized engine breathing and improved fuel efficiency across operating conditions.
• Electric Variable Cam Timing (eVCT) Electrified variable cam timing system for hybrid engines enabling faster cam phasing response through simplified internal oil passages.
• Exhaust Heat Recovery System Thermal energy recovery system capturing exhaust heat for waste heat recovery applications, improving overall engine efficiency.
• AKM Battery System (5AKM 157 CYC) NMC battery system designed for electric vehicle applications, with the 5AKM 157 CYC variant developed for the HOLON autonomous shuttle.
• AC Motor Controllers Motor control electronics including Gen5-S9 AC motor controller for managing electric motor operation in vehicle applications.
• Engine and Machine Power Modules Controller modules for engine, machine, and battery management system applications for off-highway, marine, and stationary power equipment.
• Timing Chain Systems Engine timing drive systems for precise camshaft and crankshaft synchronization in internal combustion engines.
• Cabin and Battery Coolant Heaters Thermal management heaters for vehicle cabin conditioning and battery thermal management in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of 2023 revenue came from EV and emissions-reducing hybrid and combustion products
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TurboCell (Endeavour)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026BorgWarner serves as strategic development and manufacturing partner for TurboCell, a packaged power system owned by Endeavour. TurboCell delivers scalable, fast-response energy generation for data centers and microgrids. TurboCell is available exclusively through Endeavour's Edged Infrastructure solutions division. This partnership represents BorgWarner's expansion into industrial power generation for AI infrastructure.
• U.S. Department of EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2022BorgWarner received $4.09 million award from DOE to develop an advanced, cost-effective DC fast charger for electric vehicles. The 36-month project involves collaboration with American and research partners to improve charger efficiency, power density, and scalability.
• Oak Ridge National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-development partnership with DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory beginning in 2021, focused on rotary transformer work for permanent-magnet-free electric motors. This collaboration earned the R&D 100 Award for breakthrough electric motor technology.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Garrett Motion: US-listed pure-play turbocharger manufacturer spun off from Honeywell. Garrett directly competes with BorgWarner's turbocharger business in variable turbine geometry, R2S, and emissions-related boosting technologies for gasoline and diesel engines.
• Denso: Japanese Tier-1 supplier with strong electrification, inverter, and thermal management offerings. Denso directly competes with BorgWarner in power electronics, electric vehicle components, and hybrid systems supplied to global OEMs including Toyota.
• Continental AG: Major German automotive supplier with significant powertrain and electrification exposure through Continental Automotive. Competes directly with BorgWarner in power electronics, electric drive systems, and ICE components including turbocharger-adjacent sensor and emission technologies.
• Magna International: Canadian Tier-1 supplier offering powertrain, drivetrain, and increasingly electrified powertrain systems. Magna competes with BorgWarner in transmissions, all-wheel drive systems, and e-drive components across passenger vehicle OEMs.
• Valeo: French automotive supplier with strong electrification and thermal management focus. Valeo directly overlaps with BorgWarner's power electronics, e-motors, and thermal management products serving European and global OEMs.
• Aptiv: US-listed automotive supplier focused on electrification, active safety, and signal/power solutions. Aptiv competes with BorgWarner in high-voltage power distribution, charging systems, and electrified powertrain components supplied to global OEMs.
• Mahle: German automotive supplier specializing in powertrain and thermal management with growing e-mobility portfolio. Mahle directly competes with BorgWarner's turbocharger, EGR, and electric motor product lines in European OEM applications.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: German Tier-1 automotive supplier with direct overlap in electric drive systems, transmissions, and drivetrain components. ZF's e-drive portfolio and integrated 8-speed EV transmissions compete head-to-head with BorgWarner's iDM, P2 modules, and HVH motor lines across global OEMs.
• Schaeffler: German automotive and industrial supplier with powertrain, drivetrain, and e-mobility divisions. Schaeffler competes with BorgWarner in clutches, drivetrain components, and increasingly in electric drive systems for passenger and commercial vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Bosch: Larger and more diversified German Tier-1 supplier with deep electrification investments across motors, inverters, battery systems, and thermal management. Bosch competes with BorgWarner across nearly every product category but at meaningfully larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors3 records

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M&A14 records

Investments6 records

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