Can you actually wrap an electric car?

Yes, electric cars can be wrapped. These vehicles have become an integral part of road traffic, and their modern design and innovative technology often make them stand out more than conventional combustion-engine vehicles. A wrap is an ideal way to make use of that visibility, for example as a mobile advertising space.

In this article, you will find out how it works, what options are available and what benefits a vehicle wrap offers.

Why wrapping your electric car makes sense

Imagine you have ordered your dream car. The model, colour and equipment are just right, but you would like to give your vehicle an individual touch. Perhaps you even need specific lettering or a logo for your business? This is where vehicle wrapping comes in.

A vehicle wrap offers numerous benefits:

• Individual design: Whether understated, eye-catching or featuring a creative motif, your imagination has no limits. Even your company’s most unusual RAL colour can be applied to the vehicle with a full wrap.
• Advertising space: Business vehicles offer excellent surfaces for making your company visible.
• Paint protection: The film protects the original paintwork from scratches, UV radiation and other environmental influences.

How does vehicle wrapping work?

The process begins with choosing a design. You have several options:

1. Submit your own design: You or your graphic designer can create a bespoke motif. It is important to follow the vehicle’s exact dimensions and specifications. These are provided in a dedicated document with all relevant measurements, such as wing width and overall vehicle length.
2. Have a supplier create the design: Many suppliers, including car dealerships, ARI Motors and specialist wrapping companies, can create a suitable design for you.

The film is then professionally applied, either at the factory or by a service provider of your choice. Both options have their advantages:

• Wrapped at the factory: You save time and can use the finished vehicle straight away.
• Wrapped by an external provider: You receive the vehicle in its original condition and can arrange a bespoke wrap after delivery.

At ARI Motors, you can also order your electric vehicle with a wrap applied directly. To help you plan your design precisely, we provide an updated document with the dimensions of all adhesive surfaces. It now includes the ARI 458 Pro electric van and the ARI Bruni. It also continues to provide measurements for the ARI 901 electric transporter and the ARI 345 cargo trike.

Download the ARI model dimensions document here.

Adhesive areas on the ARI 458 Pro and ARI Bruni

The ARI 458 Pro is available in more than 30 body variants, from a flatbed to a food truck. The box bodies in particular offer large, smooth side panels where logos, contact details and advertising graphics remain easy to read from a distance. This turns the transporter into a mobile business card in everyday use.

On the ARI Bruni, the doors, bonnet and rear are the main areas to consider. Even a partial wrap with a logo and lettering can turn this compact city car into a striking brand ambassador—for care providers, property agencies or businesses with a small urban fleet, for example. If you want the whole vehicle in your company colours, choose a full wrap.

Which parts of a vehicle can be wrapped?

In principle, any vehicle can be wrapped, whether you want to cover small areas or the whole vehicle:

• Partial wrap: Ideal for logos, lettering or small accents.
• Full wrap: Perfect if you want to give the entire vehicle a new look.

The larger the film-covered area, the more room you have for creative designs or advertising.

Costs and time required to wrap an electric car

The cost of vehicle wrapping varies according to the size of the vehicle and the design. A partial wrap is generally less expensive than a full wrap. The choice of material also matters: high-quality films last longer and provide better protection.

The time required also depends on the scope of the work. A full wrap can take several days, while smaller projects are often completed within a day.

Conclusion

Yes, you can have your electric car wrapped, whether you choose a partial or full wrap. Professional wrapping offers creative design options as well as practical benefits such as paint protection and increased advertising impact. You can have the vehicle wrapped at the factory by ARI Motors, commission an external provider or do it yourself.

Have you already got ideas for your ARI 458 Pro, ARI Bruni or another ARI model? Download the vehicle wrapping document and get your project started today!