Vehicles with high environmental performance. Notably, demand for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) has been increasing. This requires a stable product supply system. AISIN is the only automotive parts manufacturer that provides a full lineup of drive units for HEVs, PHEVs (plug-in hybrid vehicles), BEVs, and FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles). We have been building a system to flexibly meet various needs. As part of the initiative, we have strengthened our production system in each region with the goal of establishing a global production system with an annual output of 4.5 million electric units* by 2025. We will build upon our strong corporate foundation to ensure continuous sustainable growth while deepening cooperation and collaboration with partners, including customers.
*eAxle, eFour, and hybrid units

This article explains the relationships with main local customers at our five bases in North America, Europe, China, India, and ASEAN and the current status of our electric unit production system.

[North America] Electric units manufactured at two North American locations

In North America, we manufacture hybrid units at two bases: AISIN Texas Corporation and AISIN North Carolina Corporation.

AISIN Texas Corporation, the first electric unit production base in North America, manufactures AISIN’s RWD 1-motor hybrid unit installed in the new Toyota Tundra, which was released in North America in 2021. A similar unit is also used in the North American Land Cruiser 250, which was released in 2024.

Furthermore, the FWD 2-motor hybrid transmission, which was manufactured at AISIN North Carolina Corporation, AISIN’s second electric unit production base, was used for the Toyota Camry HEV, which was released in 2024.

[Europe] Agreement reached with BMW on contract manufacturing of an e-axle: Czech location to be expanded

As the first step in building a long-term strategic partnership, AISIN and BMW AG (“BMW”) agreed to cooperate in contract manufacturing of an e-axle* designed by BMW. In the second half of the 2020s, AISIN plans to launch production at bases in China and Europe.
* Name used by customer

In line with the production expansion,AISIN Eurpoe Manufacturing Czech s.r.o. will expand its facilities and strengthen its product supply system.

[China] Production of electric units in progress at two locations

In China, electric units are manufactured at AISIN Suzhou Co., Ltd. and GAC AISIN Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd.

In 2025, GAC AISIN Automatic Transmission Co., Ltd., a joint venture between AISIN and the GAC Group, began contract manufacturing of a hybrid unit for a PHEV designed by the GAC Group. This unit is installed in the GAC Motor Xiangwang S7, which was unveiled by the GAC Group at Auto Shanghai. Meanwhile, AISIN Suzhou Co., Ltd.manufactures the FWD 2-motor hybrid unit.

[India] Commencement of eAxle production in India, and Suzuki’s BEV rollout

In India, production has begun on the eAxle,* which is installed in the eVITARA, Suzuki’s first mass-produced BEV model. Production is supervised by AISIN Automotive Haryana Private Limited (AHL), which is AISIN’s production base in India, and actual production is undertaken by Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt. Ltd. (TKAP)

* Jointly developed by BluE Nexus, AISIN, and DENSO

This product is manufactured in India, where Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt. Ltd. is located, and is supplied by BluE Nexus Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., BluE Nexus’s subsidiary in India. This contributes to Suzuki’s BEV rollout in different countries in line with market needs.

[ASEAN] First hybrid unit production in the region

AISIN Powertrain (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a production base in Thailand, will begin the first hybrid unit production in the ASEAN region.

This hybrid unit, which was jointly developed by AISIN and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., will be installed in the Xforce hybrid EV model, which Mitsubishi Motors unveiled in Thailand.

Quickly meeting customers’ needs through region-led management

AISIN has been steadily building a global production system for electrification. By the end of 2025, a production system with the capacity of 4.5 million electric units will be established as planned.

Meanwhile, market conditions vary in respective regions with changes becoming increasingly significant. To respond quickly and adaptly to the situation, AISIN has been shifting from its head office-led management system to more region-specific management approach. As part of this initiative, we have been building a system for promoting talented local personnel to top positions in Europe, China, and India to enable regionally led decisions and actions. Through these efforts, we will experience the benefit of region-led management while accurately identifying the needs of the market and customers, thereby deepening our relationships in each region.

In pursuit of sustainable growth, we will continue to work on these activities to realize the AISIN Group philosophy: Inspiring “movement,” creating tomorrow.