Sika is strengthening its position as a key enabler in the shift to e-mobility. With high-performance technologies like structural adhesives and thermal management systems, Sika supports automakers in delivering safer, lighter, and more efficient electric vehicles — especially in battery design and lightweight construction.
Sika Accelerates E-Mobility Innovation as Technology Enabler
Sika is cementing its role as a key technology enabler in the global shift toward e-mobility. With high-performance solutions like structural adhesives and thermal management materials, Sika helps automotive manufacturers meet critical demands for safety, durability, and efficiency—especially in battery systems and lightweight structures.
Sika delivers to Gestamp, a global automotive component manufacturer, advanced bonding technologies like SikaPower®-492, -474, and -555, widely used across body-in-white (BIW) applications for OEM platforms.
Gestamp, with over 100 plants and 13 R&D centers across 24 countries, generated €12 billion in revenue in 2024. With 23% of its current sales tied to EV components, the company aims to surpass 50% by 2027, expanding partnerships with key OEMs and increasing its global presence.
Since 2020, Sika has expanded its footprint in Gestamp’s supply chain—from traditional adhesives to more advanced 2K Epoxy and Hotmelt technologies. This evolution has enabled broader applications across structural, chassis, and EV platforms.The Sika Gestamp Tech Day in Bilbao, Spain, featured hands-on workshops and technical deep-dives into next-gen bonding solutions and battery enclosure innovations, reinforcing Sika’s role as a technology enabler. Sika’s solutions are already embedded in EV programs with major OEMs.