| January 23, 2025
Advancing EV Charging Solutions with High-Performance Plastics
With electric vehicles (EVs) driving a new era in sustainable transportation, the demand for efficient, durable, and safe charging infrastructure is growing. Advanced plastics have emerged as essential materials for EV chargers, often addressing critical needs in safety, performance, and design flexibility. In this post, we explore the transformative role of materials like polycarbonate (PC), ABS, PBT, and specialty nylons in creating EV chargers that are cost-effective, lightweight, and sustainable.
Tackling Key Industry Needs
The EV sector requires materials that not only meet the rigorous standards of the electronics and automotive industries but also withstand a range of environmental factors.[1] From outdoor charging stations to EV battery housings, advanced plastics offer durability, electrical insulation, flame retardancy, and impact resistance. By leveraging materials designed for dimensional stability, moisture resistance, and UV tolerance for EV charging equipment, manufacturers are better positioned to meet consumer expectations and regulatory demands while enjoying significantly more design freedom.[2]
Broad Material Solutions for Diverse Components
Nexeo Plastics provides a comprehensive portfolio of advanced plastics for every component of an EV charger:
These components require varying levels of safety, durability, and flexibility, and our product portfolio can help meet these needs while facilitating the development of lightweight, high-strength structures that can be optimized for mass production.
Key Benefits of Advanced Plastics in EV Chargers
Market Demand and Growth Potential
With the U.S. charging network set to expand from 4 million to 35 million charging points by 2030, EV infrastructure development is on the rise. [3] This expansion opens up significant market potential for durable, high-performance charging solutions. Nexeo Plastics provides end-to-end assistance for EV charger OEMs, from material selection to regulatory compliance support, helping to ensure a smooth path to market for innovative EV infrastructure products.
As EV adoption continues to grow, plastics will remain a crucial part of the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. From safety and performance to eco-conscious design, advanced plastics are helping to power the EV charging stations of tomorrow.
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[5] https://www.startresponsible.com/stories/sustainability-in-consumer-electronics/
Andrea Charif, Ph.D. | Application Development Engineer
Andrea is a polymer scientist with several years of experience in the thermoplastics sector. She joined Nexeo after working for 7 years as an ADE at 3M Company in the Advanced Material Division. She holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from The University of Akron and obtained her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering in her hometown of Bogota, Colombia.
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Christian Sodeikat | End Market Manager - Mobility
Christian has obtained his MBA and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Lawrence Technological University. Having over 15 years’ experience, he is genuinely passionate about the future of transportation and intrigued by major disruptors such as EVs, Autonomy, and V2X technologies.
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