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Automotive solutions

Driving innovation through lighter, stronger and more sustainable materials

LyondellBasell (LYB) material solutions that improve performance, reduce weight and support next-generation automotive innovation across ICE and EV platforms. Designed to meet evolving automotive demands, from efficiency to electrification.

  • Reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency or EV range
  • Ensure durability in harsh automotive environments
  • Enable circular solutions with recycled content
  • Enhance design, comfort and premium aesthetics
  • Support EV battery, thermal and electrical systems

Solutions for modern automotive challenges

Helping manufacturers balance performance, efficiency and sustainability across the vehicle lifecycle.

Lightweighting

Improve efficiency and range

Reduce component weight while maintaining strength and safety.

 

Global brochure: 

Advancing Lightweight Vehicles 🡢

Durability

Built for harsh conditions

Engineered for heat, chemicals and impact across automotive systems.

 

Europe brochure:

Flame-retardant compounds 🡢

Circularity

Advance sustainability goals

Enable recycled content and more circular material solutions.

 

Global brochure:

CirculenRecover EP PA – Polyamide compounds 🡢

Design & Comfort

Enhance look and feel

Create premium finishes, soft-touch surfaces and design flexibility.

 

Global brochures:

Softell Textile 🡢

Custom colors and finishes that bring your projects to life 🡢

Electrification

Power next-gen vehicles 

Support EV battery systems, thermal management and electrical components.

 

Global brochure:

Automotive: EV battery systems 🡢



 

Applications across the entire vehicle

 

Proven automotive solutions, backed by global supply and expert support

We combine industry expertise, customer focus and differentiated solutions to help automotive customers solve complex challenges and create value across the vehicle.

  • Reliable, global supply you can count on
  • Proven solutions across automotive applications
  • Customized materials supported by expert engineering
  • Cost-efficient material solutions across the full vehicle
Innovation in action

We helped Ford engineers and designers to produce a new speckled plastic that would be a vehicle series differentiator. 

We helped Audi to transform old car parts into new, recycled materials.

We helped BMW to create a lighter, more efficient bumper.

We helped Dacia create their all new Duster model with 20% recycled material.

FAQs

  • How do LYB solutions support lightweighting?

    Our polyolefins, compounds and advanced materials enable lightweight designs that reduce vehicle weight while maintaining strength—helping improve fuel efficiency and extend EV range.

  • What solutions are available for demanding automotive environments?

    We offer polypropylene compounds, engineered polymer and specialty materials designed for durability, providing resistance to heat, chemicals and mechanical stress in under‑the‑hood, exterior and structural applications.

  • How does LYB support electrification?

    Our portfolio includes materials for EV battery systems, thermal management and electrical components, helping improve safety, efficiency and system integration in electric vehicles.

  • Do you offer solutions for flame retardancy and safety?

    Yes. We provide materials designed to meet strict flame-retardant and safety requirements, particularly for electrical systems, battery components and interior applications.

  • How can LYB solutions improve sustainability and lower carbon footprint?

    We offer circular and low-carbon solutions, including materials with recycled content and technologies that support reduced emissions through lightweighting and efficient manufacturing.

  • Can LYB help eliminate painting and reduce processing steps?

    Yes. Our mold-in-color and advanced color technologies eliminate the need for painting, helping reduce emissions, costs and production complexity while delivering consistent, high-quality finishes.

  • Are materials suitable for fascia and high-quality surface applications?

    Our materials enable premium surfaces, including fascia, with excellent aesthetics, durability and performance, meeting OEM standards for exterior and interior components.

  • Can solutions be tailored to specific automotive applications?

    Yes. We collaborate with customers to develop customized materials, from base resins to advanced compounds, optimized for performance, processing and design requirements.

Let's drive automotive innovation together

Connect with our team to explore material solutions that help reduce weight, improve durability and meet your sustainability goals across automotive platforms.