Schaeffler sees no 2025 rebound for automotive market, losses in EV unit
  • March 4, 2025

Schaeffler sees no 2025 rebound for automotive market, losses in EV unit

(Reuters) -German machine and car parts maker Schaeffler on Wednesday joined other auto suppliers in giving a gloomy outlook for 2025, as it sees no rebound for the automotive market during the year. Europe's auto sector is being tested by multiple hurdles ranging from high production costs and managing the shift to electric vehicles (EV) to falling demand and rising competition from China. In particular, Schaeffler sees a negative 2025 operating (EBIT) margin for its e-mobility unit, at -14% to -17%, reflecting the scale of the challenges in the European EV market.