EATON AND MUNICH ELECTRIFICATION FORM STRATEGIC COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE SOFTWARE-DEFINED POWER PROTECTION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
PRESS RELEASE
28.05.2026 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced a strategic relationship with Munich Electrification to develop advanced technologies for electric vehicles (EVs), combining Eaton’s electrified power distribution and protection hardware with Munich Electrification’s battery management systems, electronics and embedded software.
As an early result of the collaboration, the companies are advancing high-power charging technologies, including the Combined Megawatt Charging System. This solution supports megawatt-level charging for commercial EVs through flexible system integration, compatibility with Combined Charging System (CCS) and Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standards and scalable architectures designed for both new platforms and retrofits.
The companies signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a preferred supplier relationship for next-generation battery disconnect units, battery management systems and charge box controllers across light-duty, commercial and off-highway applications.
This relationship strengthens Eaton’s ability to deliver intelligent power protection solutions for electrified vehicles. By combining our hardware with Munich Electrification’s software and battery management expertise, we can accelerate development and help customers bring next-generation EVs to market faster.
Ben Karrer, Director, Power Distribution and Protection, Eaton’s Mobility Group
Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton will supply electromechanical and power hardware, including circuit protection devices, smart power distribution units, charge inlets and battery technologies such as its Breaktor® circuit protection technology. Munich Electrification will provide electronics and software platforms, including advanced battery management systems and controller architectures.
The collaboration will deliver integrated hardware-software power protection systems designed to improve diagnostics, efficiency and safety while reducing development time and engineering risk.
Combining Eaton’s hardware expertise with Munich Electrification’s software and battery management capabilities creates a powerful foundation for next-generation electrified power systems. Together we can deliver integrated solutions that simplify system architecture and accelerate innovation for customers.
Uwe Wiedemann, Chief growth officer, Munich Electrification
The companies already collaborate on Eaton’s battery configuration switch (BCS), which enables switchable 400-volt and 800-volt EV architectures for faster and more flexible DC charging. The expanded collaboration will continue to focus on integrated power distribution technologies, with plans for additional joint R&D and global customer support.
Learn more about Eaton’s electric vehicle solutions.
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.
Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
Eaton and Munich Electrification form strategic collaboration to advance software-defined power protection for electric vehicles
ABOUT MUNICH ELECTRIFICATION
Battery Management Made in Europe – Munich Electrification GmbH (ME) has been developing Battery Management Systems (BMS) for electric mobility and stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) since 2015. ME covers the entire spectrum with hardware, software, and sensor technology – from cell monitoring and current sensing to functional safety.
In the automotive sector, ME systems are used in series vehicles by leading OEMs. The BMS platform supports voltages up to 1000 V and is designed for rapid adaptability to diverse battery architectures.
https://www.munichelectrification.com/automotive-battery-management-systems
For high-voltage BESS applications up to 1,500 V DC, ME provides the technology necessary for stable grid operations, effective peak shaving, and the transition to renewable energy. High measurement accuracy and remote monitoring enable operators to reliably monitor the state throughout the entire life cycle.
https://www.munichelectrification.com/stationary-storage-bms
More about the company: www.munichelectrification.com
