MUNICH, October 8th, 2026 – DeepDrive, high-tech developer of a new generation of electric drive systems, today announced the nomination as a large-series supplier for a leading global vehicle manufacturer. Start of production is set for 2028.

This announcement marks a structural transition from technology development to series production. Since founding, DeepDrive has developed, patented, and validated its Dual Rotor, Radial Flux topology across all three motor applications: generator, in-wheel drive, and central drive. The architecture, in which the stator is enclosed between an inner and an outer rotor, delivers the highest torque density at the lowest weight and cost among available motor architectures. Now, validation is complete, and DeepDrive is scaling its high-volume production facilities to serve this and a number of additional customers worldwide.

In addition, DeepDrive launches its global expansion with a first presence in China, one of the world’s largest EV markets. A dedicated local team in Shanghai leads sales and execution for the Chinese market, embedded within DeepDrive’s global engineering and manufacturing organisation. Production is built local for local: wherever customers are, DeepDrive builds.

Felix Poernbacher, CEO and Co-Founder at DeepDrive:
„Building the global standard electric drive for automotive and beyond has been our goal since day one. This nomination is the first step toward reaching it, and a testament to what our team has achieved: delivering across technology, validation, and execution on every front, in remarkable time. Expanding to China in parallel is the next logical step. One of the most dynamic automotive markets in the world, and the right place to begin our global expansion.“

„Getting a new motor architecture to series production is where most deep-tech companies fail. The gap between a validated technology and industrialised, high-volume manufacturing is enormous. DeepDrive stands out by having built an organisation and a technology stack that are genuinely ready for high-volume production, prepared with professionalism and rigour across every dimension. Together we will deliver this and many more projects, in cost, quality, and time, all around the world.“
Peter Hochholdinger, former Head of Production at Tesla and Lucid, DeepDrive Advisor

About DeepDrive
DeepDrive is a high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany, developing and producing electric motors for the automotive industry and beyond. Its proprietary Dual Rotor, Radial Flux technology delivers the highest efficiency at the lowest weight and cost, laying the foundation for a new category of electric drives. The company offers three series-ready applications: generator, in-wheel drive, and central drive. Customers include vehicle manufacturers in Europe, the US, and China. DeepDrive is backed by Leitmotif with Volkswagen AG as anchor investor, BMW i Ventures, Aumovios Capital Venture Unit, UVC Partners, and Bayern Kapital. Strategic investors and advisors include Dr. Peter Mertens, former CTO of Audi and Volvo, Peter Hochholdinger, former VP of Production at Tesla, Lucid, and Audi, as well as Jörg Grotendorst, former SVP Corp R&D of Magna, CEO of Rheinmetall Automotive, Founder and EVP ZF E-Mobility, CEO Siemens Insight eCar and Founder of Continental’s E-Drive BU.