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AROUND THE WHEEL

ELECTRIC AND HYBRID APPLICATIONS

OPTIMAL - ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES​

Focus on EV and Hybrid​ Over the last decade, modern cars have been getting bigger and heavier, which puts steering and suspension components under ever greater stress. This is recognised with the charging elements for hybrid

Optimal has a wide assortment of wearing parts ■ Constantly extended range with currently over 2,000 items ■ Covers the very latest electric and hybrid models: Renault, Tesla, BMW, VW, Smart, etc. ■ Comprehensive mark coverage for more than 45 manufacturers, with over 200 electric and hybrid vehicles.

and electric vehicles.​For over 30 years the OPTIMAL range has gained a reputation for uncompromising engineering, with all parts manufactured in line with OE methods, using quality materials and equipment. These technical standards prevent spare parts from failing prematurely. ​ OPTIMAL steering and suspension components, including control arms, tie rods, ball joints, stabiliser links and steering knuckles, have been engineered to be the professional’s choice for replacement parts.

The OPTIMAL Steering and Suspension range is accredited to ISO/TS 16949​

■ Manufactured to exacting standards using the same processes to those used for OE components​

■ Tested to withstand temperatures of 120°C to -40°C ​ ■ Salt spray testing for 1,000 hours. ​

EV vehicles are heavier than petrol or diesel-powered vehicles so suspension and chassis components will wear out quicker.

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This is why the OPTIMAL range is covered with a 3-year warranty.​Our constantly expanding range currently includes over 2,000 items and covers the very latest electric and hybrid models:​ Saloon cars​ ■ Renault Zoe ■ Tesla Model S ■ BMW i8​ ■ VW e-Golf​ ■ Mercedes GLC range​ ■ Nissan Leaf​ ■ Porsche Cayenne. Commercial vehicles​

The heavier the vehicle, the more affected the following suspension and chassis parts:

Suspension bushings: To put it quite simply, bushings are cushions. They not only absorb the impacts from the road, but they also support your vehicle’s weight. Bushings contain

Hub assemblies: The more weight a vehicle has, the more strain there is on the wheel bearings in the hub assemblies. That means your wheel bearings will wear out faster over time. Wear and tear is normal in all car parts but electric vehicle owners have to check and replace their suspension and chassis parts more often. If you’re an electric vehicle owner, you should consider installing more robust aftermarket parts.

rubber, polyurethane, and other materials. That means excessive weight will wear out bushings faster. To be more specific, bushings will crack and degrade much faster.

■ Peugeot Expert​ ■ Citroen Berlingo ■ Mercedes eVITO ■ Renault Master III.​

Steering knuckles: The steering knuckle is the pivot point of the steering system which allows the wheels to turn. Safety, reliability and precision are the key features you need from these products. Production locations for OPTIMAL chassis and steering parts are certified according to quality management

standard ISO TS 16949and this is your guarantee that these products meet the strict quality requirements of the automotive industry.

The OPTIMAL range of parts covers over 300 EV and Hybrid applications for 36 vehicle manufacturers.