Electric Vehicle & EV Fleet Wraps in Colorado Springs

Which electric vehicles we wrap

We wrap electric vans, trucks, and cars the same way we wrap gas and diesel vehicles, on a template for the exact model. The EVs most common in business fleets:

A vehicle that is out of production is still a good wrap candidate. Fleets keep these vehicles for years, and a wrap works the same on a 2024 BrightDrop as on a new van. For gas and electric versions of the same body, our Sprinter and cargo van wraps and pickup truck wraps pages cover the panel layouts.

Charge port doors

The charge port door has to open and close freely every day, so the wrap is cut at its edges. Vinyl is wrapped onto the door itself and trimmed at the gap, the same way a fuel door is handled on a gas vehicle.

• Gaps stay open. Film is not bridged across the gap, which would tear the first time the door opens.
• Powered doors. Some EVs have motorized charge doors. Extra film thickness at the edge can make the door bind, so edges are trimmed tight.
• Hidden ports. On some cars the charge port sits inside a light housing or trim piece. Film stays off lenses and moving parts.
• Placement. We keep the phone number and logo off the charge door, so a half-open door during charging does not break up the message.

Cameras, radar, and sensors stay clear

Cameras, radar units, and parking sensors used by driver assistance systems are never covered with wrap film. Many EVs carry more of these than older vehicles, often in the grille area, bumpers, mirrors, pillars, and the rear.

• Cameras in mirrors, pillars, the tailgate, and the windshield area are left exposed with a clean margin.
• Radar zones behind front bumper covers and emblems can be affected by materials placed over them. We leave marked radar areas uncovered.
• Ultrasonic parking sensors in bumpers are trimmed around rather than covered.
• Light bars and lamps are left uncovered.

Each manufacturer has its own rules for what may be placed over or near these parts. Check the manufacturer's guidance on sensors and cameras for your model, and tell us if your fleet has its own policy. We will lay out the design to keep those zones clear.

Panel gaps, new paint, and body materials

Newer vehicles, electric or not, tend to have tight panel gaps, flush handles, and large one-piece panels. The design handles these like any modern vehicle:

• Flush and pop-out door handles are trimmed around so they can move freely.
• Large glass roofs on many electric cars are usually left clear.
• Plastic and composite panels on some models take vinyl well when painted, but unpainted textured plastic is usually left alone.
• New paint. Factory paint on a new vehicle is cured and ready. A panel that has been repainted after delivery needs time to cure before film goes on.

A professionally installed wrap generally does not damage sound factory paint and can help protect it from UV exposure and normal road wear. However, repainted panels, failing clear coat, rust, and existing paint damage may be affected during installation or removal. We inspect the vehicle and discuss any concerns before production.

What does not matter for a wrap

Some EV concerns come up often but have little to do with the film. A wrap is not expected to change battery range in any noticeable way, does not interfere with charging, and is not affected by regenerative braking or the electric drivetrain.

• Cold-weather range. Colorado winters reduce EV range because of the battery and cabin heating. The wrap is not a factor.
• Parking garages and chargers. Wrapped EVs charge and park like any other EV.
• Weight. Wrap vinyl adds very little weight compared with the vehicle.

What does matter for the film is the same as on every vehicle in Colorado Springs: strong UV at 6,035 feet, hail season roughly April through August, and magnesium chloride on winter roads. For work vehicles expected to stay branded for several years, APG recommends cast vinyl with laminate. Our guide to UV at 6,035 feet explains how altitude affects vinyl.

EV fleets and mixed fleets

Most companies adding EVs already run gas or diesel vehicles, so the new vans have to match the old ones. We keep templates and artwork on file so an E-Transit matches the gas Transits already on the road, and a Rivian van carries the same layout adapted to its body.

Some fleets like to point out that a vehicle is electric. A small "electric" or "zero tailpipe emissions" line can be part of the design if it fits your brand. Keep it secondary to the company name and phone number. Our fleet wraps page covers mixed fleets and staged installs, and our vehicle wrap design page covers layout.

Vinyl applied in the cold does not conform and does not adhere correctly. We install indoors in a heated bay year round, with the vehicle washed and dried first.

How an EV wrap project runs

1. Vehicle detailsSend the year, make, model, and photos of all sides, plus any fleet policy on sensors and cameras.
2. Estimate and depositYou receive a written estimate for full, partial, or lettering options. Once the estimate is approved and the deposit is received, our team will begin the design and proofing process.
3. Design with clear zonesThe design is laid out on your model's template with charge ports, cameras, sensors, and lights marked as clear zones.
4. Print and laminateGraphics are printed on cast vinyl, laminated, and paneled for installation.
5. Indoor installation and walkthroughThe vehicle is washed, dried, and wrapped in a heated bay, then reviewed with you, including a check of the charge door and cameras.

Is a wrap right for your electric vehicle?

Most EVs are excellent wrap candidates. A few situations call for a different plan.