Did you know there are special tyres for electric cars?
There are now special tyres with low rolling resistance especially designed for electric driven vehicles. There are two different tyres, but each is geared to a specific drivetrain – electric or hybrid. And the tyres have already won approvals from VW and Renault.
The 20-inch tyre for electric vehicles delivers rolling resistance that is an impressive 30 percent or so lower than that of a conventional tyre. The 17 or 18-inch tyre for hybrids offers 20 percent less rolling resistance and can be fitted to powerful cars and SUVs.
Both of these special, low rolling-resistance tyres also deliver impressive performance on both wet and dry roads. As a result, Continental can supply manufacturers of electric vehicles with tyres that can theoretically extend the range of their models by up to six percent – an argument that can help persuade drivers of the benefits of electric mobility. And, thanks to its reduced rolling resistance, the Conti.eContact for hybrids enables these cars to cover longer stretches in electric mode, which not only benefits the environment, but also cuts operating costs.