Electric vehicles are characterised by their regenerative deceleration capability, which utilises the electric motor as a brake. Consequently, many of the braking actions carried out while driving are actually performed by the electric motor itself, which translates to less usage of the traditional hydraulic braking system.
Over time, this could lead to dangerous corrosion of the friction components of the braking system, compromising not just durability but also performance and safe use.
For this reason, and owing to the specific characteristics of battery electric vehicles (BEV), the brakes of electric vehicles need to meet a series of crucial requirements: corrosion resistance, silent operation, lightweight design and reduced residual torque.
Brembo is the first braking system manufacturer who, in addition to producing a specific brake pad dedicated to electric cars, offers a complete solution that also includes the disc with new anti-corrosion treatment on the braking surface, which stands the test of time, despite being subjected to the normal wear of the brake pads from the Brembo EV kit. The new components are quieter and more resistant to oxidation; they help to extend the service life of the component and reduce the need for replacements. The protective treatment on the disc and galvanised brake pad helps prevent corrosion of the entire kit and adds a brilliant shine for a more attractively styled braking system, whereas the copper-free friction material reduces the production of dust and improves braking comfort.
The end result is a braking system that contributes to efficient performance and protection from rust beyond 100,000 km¹ even in the toughest conditions of use.
Brembo’s new solution for electric vehicles will cover the most popular electric vehicles (BEV e PHEV) on the global market, including: the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3 / S / X / Y, Nissan E-NV200, VW E-Golf, Audi Q2 E-tron, Hyundai Ioniq, BMW i3, Kia Soul Ev, Renault Zoe / Kangoo Z.E, NIO ES6 / ES8, Xpeng P7, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Polestar 1 / 2
