SEOUL: LG Electronics and Magna International Inc have announced a joint venture (JV) to make e-motors, inverters, and on-board chargers and, for certain automakers, related e-drive systems to support the growing global shift towards vehicle electrification.

The new company, tentatively called LG Magna e-Powertrain, marries Magna’s strength in electric powertrain systems and world class automotive manufacturing with LG’s expertise in component development for e-motors and inverters, accelerating both partners’ growth in the electric powertrain market.

The JV enables the two companies to continue to grow their electric powertrain product offerings by leveraging existing technologies, engineering capabilities and global footprints.

The market for e-motors, inverters and electric drive systems is expected to have significant growth between now and 2030, and the JV will target this fast-growing glob-al market with a world-class portfolio.

LG has established experience in the development of electric vehicle components most notably for the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Jaguar I-PACE.

LG will help accelerate Magna’s time to market and scale of manufacturing for electrification components, while soft-ware and systems integration are competencies that Magna brings to this venture.

This JV will allow customers to select from a portfolio of reliable components through to integration of an entire electrified powertrain.

The JV will include more than 1,000 employees located at LG locations in the United States, South Korea, and China.

The transaction is expected to close in July 2021, subject to a number of conditions including obtaining LG shareholder approval and all necessary regulatory approvals.

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