What Nexans auto electric does

Nexans autoelectric is a Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in the design, development, and production of vehicle wiring systems. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Floß, Germany, the company manufactures Bordnetze (complete wiring systems), engine cable harnesses, high-voltage cable sets for electric and hybrid vehicles, and components for safety and driver assistance systems. Its product portfolio spans conventional combustion-engine applications to e-mobility solutions including drive, storage, and charging cables, with high-voltage wire harnesses accounting for a growing share of revenue.

The company operates 30 manufacturing and sales locations across 10 countries on 4 continents, including production facilities in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine, Tunisia, Mexico, and China, supplemented by customer offices co-located at premium OEM sites in Munich, Ingolstadt, Sindelfingen, Wolfsburg, and Steyr. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales to premium automotive manufacturers (predominantly German OEMs) under long-term supply contracts. The business is wholly owned by France's Nexans Group; in December 2025, India's Samvardhana Motherson International announced a €207 million agreement to acquire the Nexans Autoelectric GmbH and Elektrokontakt GmbH wiring harness businesses, expected to close by Q1 FY27.

The company generated approximately €749 million in revenue in 2024 and reported €708 million in 2025 per its corporate homepage, with 13,200-13,660 employees globally (~600 in Germany). E-mobility products represent ~25% of revenue globally and ~30% in Europe. CEO Gregor Spuhler assumed leadership in 2024 from Andreas Wolf, who had led the business since 1996. Nexans autoelectric derives its differentiation from in-house production automation, deep OEM engineering integration, and a globally distributed manufacturing footprint.

Name

Nexans auto electric

Legal name

Nexans autoelectric GmbH

Website

https://autoelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Nexans autoelectric is a Germany-based Tier-1 automotive supplier that designs and manufactures vehicle wiring systems, engine cable harnesses, high-voltage e-mobility cables, and ADAS components for premium OEMs, operating from 30 locations in 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Wiring Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Wiring Harnesses & Cable Assemblies Manufacturing (IMACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

Keywords

• Automotive wiring systems
• Cable harness manufacturing
• High-voltage wiring
• E-mobility components
• Automotive electrical systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Floß

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wiring Systems (Bordnetze): Core business segment - development and production of complete wiring systems for vehicles. Revenue from long-term supply contracts with automotive OEMs.
2. Engine Cable Harnesses (Motorkabelsätze): Traditional cable harness products for internal combustion engine vehicles. Currently represents significant portion of sales.
3. Components for Safety and Assistance Functions: Specialized components for vehicle safety systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
4. E-Mobility Products: Drive, storage and charging cables for electric and hybrid vehicles. Growing segment though below expectations due to BEV demand slowdown.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nexans autoelectric develops and manufactures intelligent vehicle wiring systems (Bordnetze), engine cable harnesses (Motorkabelsätze), high-voltage cable sets, drive/storage/charging cables, and components for safety and driver-assistance functions. The company supplies these products as a Tier-1 supplier directly to premium automotive OEMs, primarily German manufacturers, with production distributed across 30 locations in 10 countries. Its portfolio serves both traditional combustion-engine and electric/hybrid vehicle platforms.

Product overview

Nexans autoelectric is a tier-1 automotive supplier developing and producing intelligent wiring solutions. The product portfolio centers on Bordnetze (wiring systems) as the core platform, supported by specialized Motorkabelsätze (engine cable harnesses) for traditional powertrains and Hochvolt-Kabelsatz (high-voltage cable sets) for e-mobility applications. The offering includes comprehensive Antriebs-, Speicher- und Ladeverkabelungen (drive, storage, and charging cables) for electric and hybrid vehicles, plus Komponenten für Sicherheits- und Assistenzfunktionen (safety and assistance system components). Supporting components include Funktionsteile (functional parts), Clockspring, Powertrain modules, and hybrid-specific components. The company also develops internal IT tools like the aCandi applicant management platform. Products are delivered through 30 global locations across 10 countries on 4 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nexans autoelectric Group: The overall corporate group identity for Nexans autoelectric operations globally.

Products and services

• Bordnetze (Wiring Systems) Main wiring systems for vehicles that distribute energy, transmit signals, and connect components. The company's primary product category, supplied to automotive OEMs for vehicle electrical architectures.
• Motorkabelsätze (Engine Cable Harnesses) Engine-specific cable harnesses providing stable connectivity for traditional internal combustion powertrain applications. Currently represents a large proportion of sales with stable demand.
• Hochvolt-Kabelsatz (High-Voltage Cable Sets) High-voltage wire harnesses specifically designed for e-mobility applications, enabling safe and efficient power distribution in electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Antriebs-, Speicher- und Ladeverkabelungen (Drive, Storage and Charging Cables) Comprehensive cabling solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles covering drive systems, battery storage connections, and charging infrastructure.
• Komponenten für Sicherheits- und Assistenzfunktionen (Safety and Assistance System Components) Components supporting vehicle safety functions and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), contributing to overall vehicle safety and autonomous driving capabilities.
• Funktionsteile (Functional Parts) Functional components integrated into wiring systems, supporting various vehicle electrical and electronic operations.
• Clockspring Rotating electrical connector component for steering wheel systems, enabling electrical connection between stationary and rotating steering column parts.
• Komponenten Hybridteil (Hybrid Components) Specialized components for hybrid vehicle applications, supporting the integration of traditional and electric powertrain systems.
• Komponenten Sicherheitssysteme (Security System Components) Safety-related electrical components for vehicle security systems, supporting both active and passive safety features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintained 749 million EUR revenue in challenging 2024 market environment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Samvardhana Motherson International (Motherson Sumi Systems): Indian-listed global Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in wiring harnesses, vision systems and polymer solutions. The announced acquirer of Nexans autoelectric, Motherson runs one of the largest global wiring harness operations and is a direct competitor across the same product categories.
• Lear Corporation: US-based Tier 1 supplier whose E-Systems segment manufactures wiring harnesses, connection systems and related electrical components. Competes directly with Nexans autoelectric for European OEM wiring business and serves similar EV programs.
• Aptiv PLC: US-listed Tier 1 automotive supplier with a major signal and power solutions segment including complete vehicle wiring architectures. Aptiv's high-voltage wiring systems for EVs overlap directly with Nexans autoelectric's e-mobility portfolio.
• Coroplast Fritz Müller GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of specialty cables, wiring harnesses and cable technology serving the automotive industry. Comparable to Nexans autoelectric in product offering and focus on German premium OEM customers.
• Furukawa Electric Co. Japanese manufacturer of automotive wiring harnesses, part of Furukawa Electric Group, with significant global OEM supply. Competes for both standard and high-voltage wiring programs supplied to European and global automakers.
• Kromberg & Schubert GmbH: Privately held German automotive wiring harness specialist serving premium German OEMs. Highly comparable to Nexans autoelectric in product scope, customer base and operational model as a similarly sized German Tier 1.
• LEONI AG: German Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in wiring harnesses and cable systems, historically one of the closest direct competitors to Nexans autoelectric in European OEM supply. Both companies focus on Bordnetze and engine cable harnesses for the same German premium automaker customer base.
• Sumitomo Wiring Systems (Sumitomo Electric): Major Japanese Tier 1 wiring harness manufacturer, part of the Sumitomo Electric Group, with significant European OEM exposure. Competes for wiring system contracts on similar vehicle platforms and serves the same high-voltage e-mobility applications.

Others

• TE Connectivity: Swiss-headquartered global supplier of connectors, sensors and electronic components for automotive applications including EV architectures. Adjacent peer supplying complementary — rather than directly competing — wiring system components to the same OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Yazaki Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of automotive wiring harnesses, supplying virtually every major global OEM. While much larger and more diversified than Nexans autoelectric, Yazaki competes directly for the same vehicle electrical architecture programs on a global basis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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