Webasto at Auto
Shanghai 2023

Individualized battery

Customised and "build-to-print" battery solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles: Webasto's modular design approach makes it possible. Webasto has successfully established itself in the electromobility market and in battery production in particular. In the new plant in Dangjin, Korea, the first Webasto-owned passenger car batteries have been produced since April 2022. With a cycle time of approx. 3 minutes, two battery variants, a basic version and a long range variant, are rolling off the production line there for the Hyundai-Kia Motors Corporation: In addition, Webasto has developed the HEV battery with Chinese car manufacturers as a customisable battery system for hybrid vehicles.

Switchable glazing

High-tech glass makes it possible: shade and privacy at the touch of a button. A clear view of the sky, pleasant shading for sun protection or more privacy: Webasto is the expert for switchable glazing in panoramic roofs. At the touch of a button, the glass cover either darkens or becomes transparent again. This function is enabled by innovative film technologies that are integrated into the glass. Electric control signals change the way in which these films transmit light. The advanced technology and design allow individual freedom. For example, the shading can be activated for specific individual roof elements.

High-voltage heater HVH 100

With 10 kW of power and over 95 % efficiency, the HVH 100 ensures constant comfortable temperatures in battery-electric cars. The HVH 100 high-voltage heater is the only 800-volt heating element in series production worldwide. Its innovative layer heating technology is superior to other heating concepts.

The complex layer system converts electric current into heat almost loss-free and quickly. Another advantage is the low space requirement: the heating element is 0.6 mm thin and only 200 cm2 in size. Unlike other technologies, no rare earths are used.

BMW 4 series convertible

Webasto has been manufacturing convertible roofs for more than 35 years. Opening a Webasto convertible system means pure joy and driving fun. The elegant roof of the BMW 4 Series is a great example: it is the first four-seater convertible with panel bow roof and tonneau cover. In terms of design, lightweight construction and acoustic comfort, Webasto combines the best features from the world of convertible roofs. By using innovative materials and sophisticated kinematics, Webasto transfers the elegant look of a coupé over to a convertible top with a textile appearance. The convertible specialist is also a pioneer in hardtops, softtops and lightweight construction solutions with in-depth kinematic know-how.