Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronic solutions company, is providing BMW with a one-stop total cell contact system, embarking on full-scale quality assurance and supply risk reduction for next-generation electric vehicles.

Molex announced on the 25th that it will supply the Molex Volfinity Cell Contacting System (CCS) to BMW's next-generation electric vehicle class.

Volfinity, which has been under development since 2018, is characterized by the fact that it does not require daisy-chained wires because it provides a stable and easy-to-implement interface solution for connecting cells to the control board of an electric vehicle battery module.

This total solution supports integrated cell detection, cell monitoring and balancing, and temperature measurement functions, all of which are designed to meet BMW’s functional safety requirements.

Leveraging its own and partner design and production expertise, Molex has collaborated directly with plug-in hybrid and conventional electric vehicle manufacturers, energy storage OEMs, and battery cell and battery pack manufacturers to develop deep cell contact system experience three years ahead of interconnect competitors.

Steve Drysdale, Vice President and General Manager of Molex Micro Solutions, stated, “BMW Group’s selection of Molex’s cell contact system is due to engineering innovation in the electric vehicle sector.” “This demonstrates BMW Group’s commitment to securing a competitive edge,” he said. “Molex’s global teams in Singapore, China, and Germany collaborated constantly worldwide as an extension of BMW Group’s engineering teams, rapidly iterating designs and solving problems to innovate Volfinity, which meets BMW Group’s unique requirements. As a result of Molex’s dedication to the innovation process, we were able to develop an innovative interconnect solution for BMW Group, and we are very pleased that BMW Group has selected this solution.”

Meanwhile, according to a recent study by BloombergNEF, electric vehicles currently account for only 3% of global car sales.

On the other hand, electric vehicles are expected to reach 10% of global passenger car sales in 2025, and are projected to grow to 28% in 2030 and 58% in 2040.

The BMW Group is also presenting ambitious growth forecasts. As electric vehicles become more widely adopted, it is crucial to secure the scale and capacity to support the acceleration of demand.

Molex applies its global power and signal development and manufacturing networks to collaborations as well as global procurement and sourcing in Europe, Asia, and North America to ensure superior manufacturing quality and supply continuity through local sourcing.

With an 80-year tradition in interconnects, Molex also provides all of Volfinity's key components in a one-stop manner, from busbars and covers to electronic boards and assemblies.