First Line Ltd is helping equip workshops for EVs

From its three established brands – First Line, Borg & Beck and Key Parts – First Line Ltd is ensuring workshops and distributors are equipped to service the growing parc of electric and hybrid vehicles.

With the market accelerating, the company has introduced more than 2,000 parts covering 360 EV applications, alongside an additional 4,000 parts across 450 hybrid applications.

In braking, there are more than 190 applications, including the BBD5605 brake disc pair for the Tesla Model S (2012-onwards) and the BBD5619 brake disc pair for the Ford Puma (2019-onwards).

In steering and suspension, First Line offers coverage with more than 195 parts, such as the FCA7896 and FCA7897 suspension arms (L/R) for the Nissan Leaf (2017-onwards).

For driveline components, there are over 90 applications, including the BDS1262 drive shaft for the Toyota C-HR (2016-onwards), reflecting strong demand for hybrid drivetrain support.

Filter coverage is also extensive, with recent introductions, such as the BFC1272 cabin filter for the BYD Sea Lion 07 (2024-onwards) and BFO4344 oil filter for the MG HS (2018-onwards).

In total, First Line now offers more than 560 references for EV and hybrid vehicles, with 297 EV-only and 226 hybrid-only part numbers, alongside 37 that are common to both.