Material Composition | Vehicle manufacturing/repair | Industry: High-strength steel (ASTM A529 Grade 50, 1.2mm) | Base: Steel-Aluminum Hybrid (ASTM A572 + 6061-T6, 1.0mm) ▲17% lighter | Advanced: Aerospace-grade Aluminum (AA6082-T6, 0.8mm) ▲25% lighter than Base |
| | (Standard door panels use steel for cost efficiency) | (Balances strength and weight for mid-range vehicles) | (Lightweight for EVs, but requires specialized installation) |
Corrosion Resistance | Coastal/High-humidity regions | Industry: ASTM G85 480hr salt spray test (minimal rust) | Base: 600hr ▲25% improvement | Advanced: 1000hr ▲66% better than Base |
| | (Basic protection against saltwater corrosion) | (Suitable for marine climates) | (Military-grade durability but costly) |
Weight | Electric vehicles/Weight-sensitive builds | Industry: 15kg (typical for midsize cars) | Base: 12kg ▲20% lighter | Advanced: 10kg ▲17% lighter than Base |
| | (Adds ~3% extra load on EV batteries) | (Improves energy efficiency) | (Higher material costs) |
Noise Reduction | Luxury/Performance vehicles | Industry: 40 dBA (average door panel noise) | Base: 38 dBA ▲2dB quieter | Advanced: 35 dBA ▲3dB quieter than Base |
| | (Equivalent to a quiet office) | (Reduces cabin noise) | (Thicker sound-dampening layers add cost) |
Customization | Personalized builds/Aftermarket upgrades | Industry: Limited (standard parts only) | Base: Moderate (add/remove 3+ components) | Advanced: Full customization (any component modification) |
| | (No flexibility for unique designs) | (Supports minor aesthetic changes) | (Requires CAD design expertise) |
Compatibility | Multi-model fleets/Universal repairs | Industry: Fits 1 model (e.g., Toyota Camry) | Base: Zeekr 001 variants ▲2x models supported | Advanced: Zeekr 001/009 ▲4x models supported |
| | (Single-use part limits scalability) | (Reduces inventory needs for dealers) | (Complex fitment requires alignment tools) |