GM has chosen Tier 1 supplier Magna to supply battery enclosures for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Production is expected to begin later this year at Magna’s St. Clair, Michigan, facility, which is undergoing a 740,000-square-foot expansion and where it currently produces enclosures for the GMC Hummer EV.

Battery enclosures, required by all EVs, house the high-voltage batteries, electrical components, sensors and connectors, and contribute to the vehicle frame’s structural and safety aspects while protecting battery components from impact, heat and water intrusion.

“The accelerating shift toward vehicle electrification opens up exciting growth opportunities for Magna beyond powertrain,” said John O’Hara, President of Magna’s Body and Chassis Group.

Source: Magna