In the development of electric vehicles, range has always been a key indicator of consumer concern. Unlike traditional fuel vehicles, the range of electric vehicles directly affects the daily user experience. One of the key factors influencing range is the overall weight of the vehicle.

Generally speaking, the body weight of electric vehicles is positively correlated with energy consumption. Similarly, for battery electric vehicles, the heavier the body, the shorter the range. This means that, in the absence of breakthrough advancements in battery technology, vehicle lightweight design is an economical and direct solution to enhance the range of electric vehicles.

In this technological revolution of lightweight electric vehicles, Grace's high-performance CONSISTA® polypropylene catalyst and UNIPOL® polypropylene process technology can play an important role.

For electric vehicles, battery safety is a core issue that cannot be ignored. When lithium battery packs experience a collision, they are prone to short circuits if subjected to severe compression or damage, which can lead to fire and explosion accidents. Therefore, the battery enclosure needs to possess a high level of stability and impact resistance.

The impact-resistant copolymer polypropylene produced using Grace UNIPOL® technology meets the strength requirements for battery box housings while effectively promoting lightweighting of the entire vehicle. This material exhibits excellent impact performance at both room temperature and low temperatures, effectively preventing breakage during assembly and use, ensuring the safety of the battery system.

With the rapid development of the electric vehicle market, lightweight technology will continue to be an important means to enhance driving range. Grace provides strong technological support for the electric vehicle industry through its innovative polypropylene catalysts and UNIPOL® polypropylene process technology.