Electric Vehicles

EV Weight Reduction

Advanced Parts Machining for the EV Market

Electric vehicles are transforming transportation—driven by rising fuel costs, stricter emissions standards, and the global shift toward sustainability. As EV manufacturers push for lighter, more energy-efficient designs, thermoset composites are becoming an essential material in the development of next-generation vehicles.

Lightweight, strong, and thermally stable, thermoset composites help reduce vehicle weight, improve energy efficiency, and enhance long-term durability—while supporting cost-effective production. Atlas Fibre supplies precision-machined parts and fabrication-ready blanks made from a wide range of thermoset composites, ideal for EV components such as battery insulation, structural supports, motor housings, and more.

With deep materials expertise and North America’s largest inventory of thermoset composites, we help manufacturers bring high-performance electric vehicles to life—on time and on budget.

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Benefits of Composites for Electric Vehicles

One of the primary concerns of drivers of electric vehicles is the car’s range. Just as no one wants to run out of gas miles away from the nearest gas station, no one wants their electric vehicle to lose a charge far from a charging station.

Finding ways to extend vehicle range has been one of the major challenges facing electric vehicle manufacturers.

Although several factors affect vehicle range, a considerable one is the weight of the vehicle. The less an electric vehicle weighs, the further it can go on a single charge. Composite materials tend to weigh considerably less than their metal counterparts. Using them in a vehicle goes a long way toward extending its range and energy efficiency.

There are additional benefits of using composites in electric vehicles, including:

  • Increased corrosion resistance
  • Better UV resistance
  • Improved impact strength
  • Better flame retardancy
  • Increased thermal resistance

Explore Material & Machining Capabilities for Electric Vehicles

Download the overview to learn about Atlas Fibre’s composite machining capabilities, material expertise, certified quality systems and support for repeat production programs.

Uses of Composites in Electric Vehicles

Thermoset composites are used throughout electric vehicle systems where electrical insulation, heat resistance, structural strength, and weight reduction are important. These materials can be machined or fabricated into components like EV batteries and a variety of other critical parts.

By combining low weight with strong dielectric and thermal performance, thermoset composites help electric vehicle manufacturers improve safety, protect high-voltage systems, and support greater vehicle efficiency and range.

  • Battery enclosure panels, covers, and structural supports
  • Cell spacers, module separators, and insulating barriers
  • Busbar supports and high-voltage electrical insulators
  • Thermal isolation plates and heat-resistant shields
  • Motor slot wedges, terminal boards, and insulating components
  • Inductive charging plates and charging-system supports
  • Underbody protection and structural reinforcement components
  • Brackets, standoffs, bushings, and mounting hardware
  • Lightweight components for doors, liftgates, roofs, and interior structures

Thermoset Composite Materials for Electric Vehicles

Atlas Fibre has the largest selection of in-stock materials available in the U.S. We’re the country’s leading supplier of thermoset composite laminate.

Our 120,000-square-foot warehouse in Illinois has over $8 million worth of inventory. Our partner facilities hold an additional $4 million of raw materials in Massachusetts and Hyderabad, India.

We can fabricate your parts to your custom specifications using machine-ready precision blanks, we can fabricate your parts to your custom specifications. As your resource center, we help you choose the right materials for your electric vehicles. We’ll help you determine which type of thermoset material will provide your vehicles with the best corrosion and wear resistance and noise and weight reduction.

Certified for Quality, Compliance & Precision

As an AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Atlas Fibre ensures strict quality management, traceability, and continuous improvement across all operations. Our ITAR registration further reinforces our ability to support defense-related applications with regulatory compliance. These credentials reflect our commitment to delivering high-performance thermoset composite materials and precision-machined components—on time and to the highest standards.

Proven Performance

Engineered for Excellence

Discover why thermoset composites are in demand and how Atlas Fibre’s innovative materials and precisely manufactured components drive performance, efficiency, and reliability in the most critical and demanding applications.

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You can produce the cars of the future today thanks to thermoset composites that reduce weight, increase range, and make electric vehicles more user-friendly. Contact us for a quote today to see how you can benefit from implementing composites into the design and build of your electric vehicles.

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