BorgWarner Invests US$49 Million in Mexico EV Component Expansion

United States-based automotive technology supplier BorgWarner has announced a US$49 million (MX$882 million) investment to expand its manufacturing operations in San Luis Potosi. The investment, scheduled for 2025–2028, is expected to create 663 specialized engineering and technical jobs between 2026 and 2030. The expansion will increase local production of electronic components and electric vehicle technologies, strengthening the region's advanced manufacturing capabilities and its role within the North American electromobility supply chain.

The expansion plan was formalized during a meeting between BorgWarner executives and officials from the Ministry of Economic Development of San Luis Potosi. Plant Manager Roberto Pérez presented the project's operational details and implementation timeline.

According to state authorities, hiring will be concentrated in the early stages of the project to meet immediate technical requirements. Of the 663 new positions planned through 2030, 421 are expected to be created in 2026. The recruitment strategy aims to integrate young engineers into high-value manufacturing operations, supporting technology transfer and the development of specialized local talent.

The investment forms part of an industrial attraction strategy promoted by Governor Ricardo Gallardo. State officials said the project reflects international investors' confidence in San Luis Potosi's competitiveness, infrastructure, and business environment. They added that the expansion will support industrial diversification while strengthening the capabilities of strategic suppliers serving the global automotive industry.

BorgWarner is a global supplier of mobility technologies with an increasingly strong focus on electrification and energy-efficient solutions. The company develops and manufactures components for internal combustion engines, hybrid powertrains, and battery-electric vehicles for major automakers worldwide.