MAN Smart HYBRID Experience

At the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, MAN Engines will present its Smart HYBRID Experience applied to the 30-liter V12X engine. It will be a considerable leap in power, which we will tell you about here using MAN‘s own words. You will also find it soon, interpreted through our analytical lens, in the September issue of POWERTRAIN International.

Over 2000 hp MAN in hybrid format

With a possible system output of over 2,000 kW for a wide range of applications, MAN Engines is significantly expanding the power range of its hybrid portfolio. The combination of the most powerful 30-litre engine in MAN Engines’ engine portfolio and an electric motor with 200 or 400 kW of power opens up new perspectives for larger yachts.

“The new system shows where the journey is heading: With the V12X Hybrid, MAN Engines remains a strong partner in the future – and opens up exciting prospects for future projects,” says Reiner Roessner, Head of Sales at MAN Engines.

Parallel to the presentation of the V12X hybrid system, series production of the MAN Smart HYBRID Experience is already underway with the proven engine series with six, eight and twelve cylinders. These cover displacements of 12 to 24 litres and can be combined with electric motors of 200 or 400 kW.

The MAN V12X is based on a newly developed basic engine and offers numerous technical advantages: it offers higher torque, an optimized coolant and oil supply and a new common-rail injection system with 2,200 bar injection pressure. Despite the high output of up to 1,618 kW (2,200 hp), the engine remains compact and lightweight – with almost identical installation dimensions to the V12 with a displacement of 24 litres.

Some details on how the system works

The system architecture of the MAN Smart HYBRID Experience allows hybridisation levels of up to 35% of the total output and is compatible with all common transmission configurations. The MAN hybrid system uses a highvoltage battery with a maximum voltage of 600 VDC.

For optimal energy transfer and system efficiency, the DC-Link voltage is regulated via the converters from 660 DC to 780 DC as needed. This architecture enables powerful and flexible control of the electric powertrain, which enables fast charging as well as high power reserves for boost functions. In addition to increasing efficiency and range, noise emissions can be significantly reduced.