The possibilities of what additive manufacturing (AM) can deliver in terms of design, performance and production are now being investigated by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers around the world. 

With the design flexibility that AM enables, EV manufacturers can achieve lighter weight and more compact heat exchangers. Time from design to build is substantially decreased, allowing for rapid prototyping straight into reliable serial production. 
 
Electric vehicles require both cooling and heating to maintain battery temperatures at the optimum window to ensure performance and range.  Additive manufacturing opportunities for thermal control in EV is a topic we discuss in this article.