ZF Aftermarket is releasing more than 100 electric axle drive repair kit variants in the coming weeks alongside new E-Mobility Repair Kits for e-motors, mechatronics, inverters and electric drive unit reducers, backed by a parts portfolio the company says covers about 92 percent of Europe’s top 20 EV parc. The additions extend the Maintain-Repair-Replace strategy ZF Aftermarket laid out earlier this summer for the powertrain lifecycle, and are being presented at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. According to the release, the kits draw on ZF’s production of more than six million OEM electric motors and are intended to give independent workshops a component-level alternative to full assembly replacement.
Highlights
- New E-Mobility Repair Kits cover electric motors, mechatronics, inverters and electric drive unit reducers, with more than 100 e-axle drive kit variants due in the coming weeks
- Remanufactured portfolio stands at around 2,400 transmission SKUs, including hybrids, with remanufactured mechatronics expanding the 8HP transmission line to about 600 SKUs
- EV parts coverage spans braking, steering, suspension, damping, e-drive fluids and electrified powertrain applications across roughly 92 percent of Europe’s top 20 EV parc
- Chinese-brand catalog will reach up to 200 references by the first quarter of 2027, with a target of 10 popular models and about 30 percent workshop demand coverage by year-end 2027
What Is in the E-Mobility Repair Kit Range?
Each kit is built for a defined technical application and bundles the components needed for that repair, according to ZF Aftermarket. The company positions the range as a way to reduce complexity and close what it calls a growing service gap as electrified vehicles age. Where repair is not the right route technically or economically, ZF’s remanufactured portfolio provides replacement options that the company describes as OE-quality.
| Kit | Application | Contents and Function |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Kit EM (Electric Motors) | ZF Gen 2 hybrid modules in 8HP transmissions | Rotor and stator assemblies in one electric motor package; end-of-line-tested components |
| Repair Kit ME (Mechatronics) | Fourth-generation 8HP transmissions | Remanufactured mechatronics, function-tested before delivery; expands remanufactured transmission portfolio to about 600 SKUs |
| Repair Kit IN (Inverters) | Fourth-generation 8HP hybrid transmissions | “All-in-one-box” solution for inverter-related failures in the DC-to-AC power electronics |
| Repair Kit RD (Reducers) | Electric drive unit reducers | Bearing components for defined repair scenarios, avoiding replacement of the complete drive unit |
The mechatronics units are remanufactured using original processes, components, testing and flashing, the company says, and are intended to restore transmission function with less downtime than a full transmission replacement. The inverter kit targets the power electronics that convert DC current into AC current for electric motor control. The reducer kit makes bearing components available for electric drive applications where a component-level repair is technically appropriate.
Executive Comment
“The new solutions are an important next step in our Maintain-Repair-Replace strategy for electrified drivetrains,” said Markus Wittig, Head of Business Line Passenger Cars at ZF Aftermarket. “They make repairability more accessible for workshops and show how ZF is transferring OE expertise into practical aftermarket solutions for e-motors, hybrid modules, inverters and mechatronics. Together with our remanufactured portfolio, this gives workshops more options to reduce downtime, use resources responsibly and support electrified vehicles throughout their service life.”
EV Coverage Beyond the Powertrain
Beyond drivetrain repair, ZF Aftermarket reports that its EV portfolio covers approximately 92 percent of Europe’s top 20 EV parc, the population of electric vehicles in operation. The offering spans braking, steering and suspension, damping technologies, e-drive fluids, repair solutions and electrified powertrain applications.
The company pairs the parts range with its e-Power Expert program and the ZF [pro]Tech workshop concept, which provide high-voltage training, technical information and service support. The new kits build on the electric axle drive repair kits ZF Aftermarket first introduced for independent workshops in 2023 and later expanded to the U.S. and Canada.
Preparing for Chinese Vehicle Brands
ZF Aftermarket is also preparing for a more diverse European EV parc as emerging vehicle brands expand their market presence. By the first quarter of 2027, its European catalog for Chinese vehicle brands will include up to 200 references. By the end of 2027, the company aims to cover 10 of the most popular models from these manufacturers in Europe, reaching approximately 30 percent workshop demand coverage.
ZF is showing its Mobility Uptime solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt, Forum Level 01.
