Schaeffler Showcases Integrated BEV and Hybrid Powertrain Innovations Ahead of 2026 Automotive Symposium in Bühl

From components and modules to highly complex systems, Schaeffler offers a broad product portfolio for a wide range of hybrid architectures. Photo: Schaeffler (Daniel Karmann)

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler is strengthening its role in the transition to electrified mobility by offering a broad and flexible portfolio of powertrain technologies covering battery electric, hybrid, and range extender vehicles. At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium in Bühl, the company will present innovations from its Powertrain technology cluster, ranging from individual components to integrated systems. In the BEV segment, Schaeffler focuses on highly integrated solutions such as e-axles, electric drive units, and advanced inverter platforms designed to improve efficiency and reduce complexity. In parallel, the company continues to expand its hybrid and range extender offerings, supporting multiple architectures with solutions that combine efficiency, scalability, and compatibility with existing vehicle platforms. With a strong emphasis on integration, digitalisation, and system-level innovation, Schaeffler aims to help automotive manufacturers navigate the evolving mobility landscape while balancing performance, cost, and sustainability requirements.

(PRESS RELEASE) BÜHL, 30-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Schaeffler AG is advancing the shift toward electrified mobility by delivering a comprehensive portfolio of powertrain technologies designed to support a wide spectrum of vehicle architectures. As a Motion Technology Company, Schaeffler is developing solutions that span battery electric vehicles, hybrid systems, and range extender applications, ensuring flexibility for evolving market and customer demands.

At the upcoming 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium in Bühl, the company will present its latest innovations within its Powertrain technology cluster, highlighting capabilities that extend from individual components to fully integrated system solutions. This approach reflects Schaeffler’s ambition to support automotive manufacturers with scalable technologies that can be adapted across multiple powertrain configurations.

Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler, emphasised that the company’s development expertise enables it to provide a complete range of powertrain technologies, offering customers solutions that range from standalone components to fully functional systems. This breadth allows manufacturers to tailor their drivetrain strategies according to performance, efficiency, and cost considerations.

In the battery electric vehicle segment, Schaeffler is concentrating on highly integrated electric drive systems. Its portfolio includes e-axles, electric drive units, transmission technologies, advanced bearing solutions, and electronics and software components. By combining these elements into unified systems, the company aims to improve overall efficiency while reducing complexity and space requirements.

Thomas Stierle, CEO E-Mobility at Schaeffler, noted that the integration of mechanical engineering, electronics, and software enables the creation of scalable solutions that balance performance, compact design, and sustainability. The company is also refining development processes to accelerate time-to-market, particularly for systems such as e-axles, where simplification and integration are key priorities.

Schaeffler is also enhancing its inverter technologies, offering flexible and scalable platforms with integrated multi-functional capabilities. These solutions are designed to reduce system costs and streamline production, while maintaining high performance. Additionally, advancements in electric motor design, material efficiency, and manufacturing techniques contribute to improved value creation across the product range.

In the hybrid and range extender segment, Schaeffler continues to expand its system-level solutions. The company supports a wide array of hybrid configurations, including P1 through P3 architectures, focusing on achieving high efficiency while minimising installation space. Its technologies integrate electrified components with transmission systems, bearing technologies, and mechanical interfaces to create solutions that can be incorporated into existing vehicle platforms.

A central element of this strategy is Schaeffler’s hybrid transmission platform, which combines multiple subsystems, software functions, and components into a unified solution. This integrated approach also underpins the development of range extender systems, which the company views as an important transitional technology in the move toward full electrification.

Through continuous innovation, Schaeffler is working to improve the performance and efficiency of internal combustion engines within hybrid systems, making them quieter, cleaner, and more seamlessly integrated. By combining actuators, sensors, and control units, the company enhances system efficiency while reducing overall costs.

At the Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, held every four years, the company will bring together industry experts to showcase advancements under the theme “Beyond Driving. Innovation made by Schaeffler.” The event serves as a platform to present forward-looking technologies that will shape the future of mobility.

Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion: The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for 80 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: From bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. Schaeffler is with around 110,000 employees and

more than 250 locations in 55 countries, one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies.

Media Contacts:

Steffen Nieländer

Head of Communications Powertrain & Chassis

Tel.: +49 7223 941-5974

email: Stefan.nielaender@schaeffler.com

Theresa Kronthaler

Head of Communications Division E-Mobility, Schaeffler

email: Theresa.kronthaler@vitesco.com

SOURCE: Schaeffler AG