ZF Friedrichshafen AG and the BMW Group have entered into a long-term supply agreement for passenger car drive systems, strengthening their collaboration on future-oriented mobility solutions. At the heart of the agreement is the continued supply and further development of ZF’s proven 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP).
Valued at several billion euros, the contract will run through the late 2030s, providing a stable foundation for both companies to advance open-technology, low-emission mobility strategies amid rapid industry transformation.
Commenting on the partnership, Mathias Miedreich, CEO of ZF, said, “Together with BMW, we are sending a strong signal for innovation, efficiency and sustainability in an industry undergoing dynamic change. This agreement underscores the strategic importance of our 8-speed automatic transmission as a key technology in the evolution of modern drive systems.”
As part of the partnership, the 8HP transmission kit will be continuously developed. The aim is to provide customers with the most powerful and efficient transmission that meets the requirements of future drive concepts.
“The new agreement with BMW shows how important long-term planning horizons are for technological advancements,” explains Sebastian Schmitt, Head of ZF’s Electrified Drive Technologies division. “It creates clarity and stability for both companies and enables us to align the next generation of the 8HP specifically toward efficiency, performance, and long-term viability.”
ZF thus strengthens its position as a system supplier and gains additional planning reliability. Close collaboration in the future will help reduce risks in a rapidly changing market environment and lay the foundation for low emission mobility going forward.
