Bosch secures major electric motor order from Mercedes-Benz

Bosch has received a major new order from Mercedes-Benz to supply a large volume of electric motors into the 2030s for the auto maker’s next generation of electric powertrains.

The order follows on from a successful year in 2025, in which Bosch acquired more than 70 customer projects worldwide. The company currently supplies more than 50 automakers from all over the world with technology and solutions for electromobility.

Bosch says its electric motors feature up to 98 per cent efficiency along with increased power density, thanks in large part to the new winding technology. These motors are also equipped with innovative rotor oil cooling, which is the optimum way to dissipate the heat.

Another decisive advantage is their scalable platform architecture: the length of the electric motor can be varied depending on the power required, so the motor can be easily installed in different axle variants. This allows OEMs to integrate the powertrain flexibly and cost-effectively into a range of vehicle models.

According to Bosch, the combination of high efficiency, innovative cooling, optimized winding technology, and scalable platform architecture results in a particularly compact design that reduces weight, installation space, and ultimately system costs.

Bosch plans to manufacture more than seven million components for electric driving in 2026. Currently, roughly seven electric motors roll off the company’s production lines every minute worldwide.

Besides premium manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Bosch also works with a large number of other international automakers in the field of electromobility. In India, for example, the company has entered a joint venture with TataAutocomp Systems to develop, commercialize, and manufacture e-axles for the Indian market.

Bosch also plays a leading role as a technology partner in China, the world’s largest vehicle market today. For more than a decade, Bosch has been manufacturing for a large number of automakers based there and supplies more than 30 customers with solutions for electric driving.

In addition to the e-axle, Bosch now also offers ‘X-in-1’ solutions, whereby several elements such as the electric motor, power electronics, transmission, and energy management are bundled into highly integrated systems. These are said to be more compact, lighter, and less complex, offering clear cost benefits for OEMs.