MAHLE Expands Into EV Service Market With High-Voltage Technologies

Global automotive supplier MAHLE has announced its entry into the electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket segment as a supplier of high-voltage charging technologies. The move comes in response to the rapid increase in electric vehicle registrations worldwide and the corresponding rise in maintenance and repair demands for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids electric vehicles (PHEVs) at automotive workshops.

Starting in October 2025, MAHLE will launch input filters for EVs, followed by onboard chargers at the end of the year. Initially, these components will support models from Renault, Peugeot, Citroën, DS, and Opel, with plans to introduce further power electronics and high-voltage components throughout 2026.

Armin Messerer, Director of Product Management and Purchasing at MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility, emphasized the company’s forward-looking strategy, “By consistently expanding our product range for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, we are positioning ourselves early for our workshop partners in this growing market segment. Both workshops and end customers benefit from MAHLE’s strong position in original equipment for drive, charging, and thermal management systems, as our expertise flows directly into spare parts and services.”

MAHLE’s aftermarket products come directly from its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) operations.

Importance of High-Voltage Components in EV Maintenance

The key components being introduced play critical roles in EV functionality and safety. Input filters protect high-voltage batteries and power electronics from voltage spikes and interference during charging. Onboard chargers convert alternating current (AC) from the power grid into direct current (DC) for efficient battery storage.

Like all electronic parts, high-voltage components degrade over time due to aging, vibration, moisture ingress, and heat stress. This makes reliable spare parts increasingly important as electric vehicle fleets grow older, underscoring the aftermarket’s expanding significance, the company noted.

This aftermarket venture complements MAHLE’s established strengths in electrification, digitalisation, and thermal management technologies. The company plans to leverage its extensive OEM know-how to provide high-quality diagnostic, maintenance, and repair solutions to workshops worldwide.