EL is not new to cars. For years, carmakers have used electroluminescent backlighting in instrument clusters because it gives a crisp, even glow that is easy on the eyes at night. What is new is where designers want light to go next.
Tap the points on the car below to explore where EL fits.
Panoramic roof
Starlit ceilings and glowing roller blinds with STYELIGHTS™ Flex and Thread.
Dashboard & trims
Thin accent lines and backlit controls that follow every curve.
Door panels
Ambient light along door trims and handles, with welcome sequences from the Smart Series.
Seats
EL thread stitched into seat covers for premium ambient light.
Exterior badge
Rugged Semi-Rigid panels for illuminated badges, grills and accent lines.
Door sills & footwells
Low-glare light where feet and eyes need it most.
Why designers love it
Modern interiors are full of curves, layered materials and tight tolerances. EL panels are thin enough to sit under trims and fabrics, flexible enough to follow contours, and cool enough to live next to leather and glass. Our STYELIGHTS™ Thread can even be stitched into seat covers and roller blinds.
Light as a signature
As cars become quieter and more digital, light is becoming part of a brand’s identity, through welcome sequences, glowing badges and ambient themes. With the STYELIGHTS™ Smart Series, those effects can be sequenced and controlled, turning light into an experience rather than a fixture.
