OUTHFIELD, Mich. — Intelligent power management company Eaton announced a strategic relationship with Munich Electrification to develop advanced technologies for electric vehicles (EVs), combining Eaton’s electrified power distribution and protection hardware with Munich Electrification’s battery management systems, electronics, and embedded software.
As an early result of the collaboration, the companies are advancing high-power charging technologies, including the Combined Megawatt Charging System. This solution supports megawatt-level charging for commercial EVs through flexible system integration, compatibility with Combined Charging System (CCS) and Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standards and scalable architectures designed for both new platforms and retrofits.
The companies signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a preferred supplier relationship for next-generation battery disconnect units, battery management systems, and charge box controllers across light-duty, commercial, and off-highway applications.
“This relationship strengthens Eaton’s ability to deliver intelligent power protection solutions for electrified vehicles,” said Ben Karrer, Director, Power Distribution and Protection, Eaton’s Mobility Group. “By combining our hardware with Munich Electrification’s software and battery management expertise, we can accelerate development and help customers bring next-generation EVs to market faster.”
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Munich Electrification develops cutting-edge battery electronics, controllers and software platforms for automotive and stationary energy storage applications, including high-precision current sensing systems and advanced controller platforms designed to meet stringent automotive safety and cybersecurity standards.
Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton will supply electromechanical and power hardware, including circuit protection devices, smart power distribution units, charge inlets, and battery technologies such as its Breaktor® circuit protection technology. Munich Electrification will provide electronics and software platforms, including advanced battery management systems and controller architectures.
The collaboration will deliver integrated hardware-software power protection systems designed to improve diagnostics, efficiency, and safety while reducing development time and engineering risk.
“Combining Eaton’s hardware expertise with Munich Electrification’s software and battery management capabilities creates a powerful foundation for next-generation electrified power systems,” said Uwe Wiedemann, Chief Growth Officer, Munich Electrification. “Together we can deliver integrated solutions that simplify system architecture and accelerate innovation for customers.”
The companies already collaborate on Eaton’s battery configuration switch (BCS), which enables switchable 400-volt and 800-volt EV architectures for faster and more flexible DC charging. The expanded collaboration will continue to focus on integrated power distribution technologies, with plans for additional joint R&D and global customer support.
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