Comline has launched EVLine, a brake pad range engineered specifically for electric vehicles, with 69 references currently in stock and more in development. The family-owned British aftermarket brand says the R90-approved EVLine brake pads are built for low-noise operation and consistent stopping performance across the pad’s service life. The launch lands against a UK market that registered its two millionth battery electric vehicle (BEV) in April 2026, approximately 5% of the UK car parc.
Highlights
- 69 EVLine references in stock, with additional part numbers in development
- R90-approved friction, with a post-cure scorching process intended to stabilize friction characteristics at higher temperatures
- More than 3,700 part numbers across Comline’s Business Line catalog, with new additions monthly
- 27.3% BEV share of new UK vehicle registrations in a record month
Why Do EVs Need Dedicated Brake Pads?
Regenerative braking handles the majority of deceleration in electric vehicles, but the friction brakes do not become optional. They remain necessary for emergency stops, driving in extreme weather, and situations where regenerative capacity is limited — including when the battery sits at a high state of charge.
The consequence is a duty cycle the aftermarket has to service differently. Because friction brakes are used less frequently, Comline says pads and discs can be exposed to rust, debris, and corrosion during prolonged periods of inactivity, raising the likelihood that they will eventually need replacement anyway.
How EVLine Is Built
The EVLine pads carry R90 approval, the UNECE type-approval regime covering replacement brake lining assemblies, discs, and drums sold into the aftermarket. According to Comline, an additional scorching process applied after curing stabilizes the friction characteristics at higher temperatures, which the company links to reduced brake noise and consistent performance over the life of the pad.
The range also carries a visual identifier: Comline’s blue livery appears on the CEM115 friction material.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
Comline’s Business Line team has been expanding its catalog to include EV and hybrid references, working from vehicles-in-operation data. More than 3,700 part numbers are currently available across the wider Comline range, with new additions monthly.
Recent EVLine additions include part numbers for:
- Fiat Ducato (2020–2023)
- Ford Tourneo Custom (2024 and later)
- Ford Transit Custom (2024 and later)
- Maxus eDeliver (2020 and later)
- Mazda MX-30 (2020 and later)
The applications skew toward light commercial vehicles, a segment where electrification and high-mileage service intervals intersect.
UK EV Adoption Drives the Aftermarket Case
Comline frames EVLine as a response to market growth rather than a product refresh. The UK reached its two millionth BEV registration in April 2026. A month later, BEVs took a record monthly share of new vehicle registrations at 27.3%, a figure that establishes the replacement-parts opportunity the independent aftermarket will be servicing over the next several years.
Comline Director Dr. Keith Ellis, known in the trade as “Dr Friction,” said: “As the EV market continues to expand, the need for specialised products, like EVLine, becomes increasingly important.
“Our new brake pads are designed to support safe, reliable braking and help independent workshops meet the evolving needs of their customers.”
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