Designing anelectric future.
With the rise of EVs, attachment tapes can be design enablers.

It’s no secret that this is an especially exciting period of
automotive design and manufacturing. A slew of new OEMs
are joining the playing field, and companies that have beenaround for a century or more are looking at their own designs
and processes in a new light.
The biggest disruptor is the quickly growing popularity of electric vehicles.
The share of U.S. new car sales that were electric jumped from 2.5% to an
estimated 5.2% in the first quarter of 2022 compared with 2021.1 Crossing
the 5% threshold is considered a tipping point for mass adoption.2
Globally, the story is even more dramatic: Around 20% of cars sold in China
and 10% in Europe are EVs,3 and global EV sales could reach 33% globally by2028 and 54% by 2035.4
With different mechanical components, EVs enable designers to rethink
everything5 — so it’s important to have as much design flexibility as possible.

EV market share in 2021:

10 20%%in Europein China

EV market share growth:

2.5 5.2
33 54%%U.S. 2021–2022%

Global 2028–2035 projected%

3M™ Acrylic Foam Tapes and 3M™ Acrylic Plus Tapes for attaching exterior trim and seals unlock
aesthetic and performance possibilities that might not be feasible with mechanical fasteners.
Attachment tapes are uniquely suited for EV design, performance and production needs.

Evolving hairpin curves

Sensory overload

Our latest tapes’ advanced foam core technology allows thetapes to fit in curved areas or tight spaces where attaching
the part with clips would be difficult or impossible.

All new cars, including EVs, feature more sensors than everbefore. These tiny parts can be attached unobtrusively ina way that doesn’t interfere with aesthetics using exterior
trim attachment tapes.

Material world
New-car design often creates the need to attach or seal
two materials that behave differently with temperaturechanges. Tapes provide impact and fatigue resistance tocompensate for material expansion and contraction.

“The quiet future”
EVs’ quieter motors make other car noise and outside noise
more noticeable. Tape attachments create less noise andvibration than metal parts, and continuous seals can help
block out exterior noise as well.

Natural light
Glass roofs and large sunroofs are a growing trend in EV
design. Using robust sealing tapes to create a continuous,
single attachment over a large area can provide a durable
bond which also improves water and dust resistance.

Clean lines
With EVs, aesthetics are an important selling point. An
attachment which doesn’t require holes in the material, clip
towers or doghouses can provide a sleek look that doesn’t
detract from the design.

Automatic upgrade
Rethinking an assembly line could mean introducing more
automation. Our most recent lines of tapes feature strong,
break-resistant liners and balanced liner release, making
the tapes compatible with robotic processes.

A future-focused partner
Our tapes portfolio was designed with the future in mind.
As cars evolve, 3M Tapes can open up more possibilities,
especially for electric vehicles.

Learn more at 3M.com/rethinkattachment.

Electric Cars’ Turning Point May Be Happening as U.S. Sales Numbers Start Climb. Accessed online 9/22/2022. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39998609/electric-car-sales-usa/
US Crosses the Electric-Car Tipping Point for Mass Adoption. Accessed online 9/22/2022. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-09/us-electric-car-sales-reach-key-milestone
U.S. Electric Car Sales Climb Sharply Despite Shortages. Accessed online 9/22/2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/14/business/electric-car-sales.html
4Electric vehicles could take 33% of global sales by 2028-AlixPartners. Accessed online 9/22/2022. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/electric-vehicles-could-take-33global-sales-by-2028-alixpartners-2022-06-22/
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For Car Designers, E.V.s Offer a Blank Canvas. Accessed online 9/22/2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/17/business/electric-vehicle-ev-design.html
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