Magna to supply battery enclosures for upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV

New Chevrolet Silverado EV business adds to existing battery enclosure production for the GMC Hummer EV; production at St. Clair, Michigan plant to start later this year.

Autocar Pro News Desk By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar 13 Feb 2023 Views icon2796 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp

Magna has announced today that it has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.

The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair, Michigan, where it already produces the battery enclosure for the GMC Hummer EV. In October 2022, Magna had announced plans to invest US$ 500 million in St. Clair, South East Michigan to support the fast-growing electric vehicle market. Production is expected to begin later in 2023.

“The accelerating shift toward vehicle electrification opens up exciting growth opportunities for Magna beyond powertrain,” said John O’Hara, President of Magna’s body and chassis group. “We have been able to leverage our expertise to supply battery enclosures – a product for which we see strong potential going forward. We have our eye on the future and are proud to play such a critical role in GM’s next generation of electric trucks.”

Battery enclosures, which all battery electric vehicles require, house high-voltage batteries, electrical components, sensors, and connectors. They contribute to the structural and safety aspects of a vehicle’s frame and protect critical battery components from potential impact, heat and water intrusion. Magna can develop these advanced assemblies in steel, aluminium, and multi-material configurations, including lightweight composites, to meet the individual needs of its customers

 

Lead image: Chevrolet.com

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