Magna has introduced DHD REX, a modular single-motor dedicated hybrid drive for range-extended EVs, validated across B to E vehicle segments
Magna has introduced DHD REX, a dedicated hybrid drive system for range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), designed to be integrated into existing internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) platforms. The single-motor system supports electric driving, a generating mode for range extension, and an optional parallel hybrid mode for highway performance, and has been validated across B to E vehicle segments in all-wheel drive layouts.
The modular architecture is intended to reduce system size, weight, and cost compared with multi-motor dedicated hybrid configurations. DHD REX is positioned as a complement to Magna’s DHD Duo, a dual-motor dedicated hybrid drive already in series production, with the single-motor packaging of REX targeting applications where cost and integration complexity are primary considerations for automakers.
Magna says the system has been engineered to address varying regional regulatory and infrastructure requirements, making it adaptable for global OEM programmes across markets at different stages of electrification. No pricing, launch timing, or specific customer programmes have been disclosed.
“DHD REX reflects our commitment to adaptable, customer-focused solutions that support a wide range of performance and market expectations,” said Diba Ilunga, President of Magna Powertrain.
Source: Magna
