Global tire manufacturer Hankook Tire enhances its EV tire line with the addition of the iON evo and iON evo SUV, promising superior summer performance and durability for high-performance electric vehicles.
What’s Happening
Hankook Tire, the global leader in tire manufacturing, today revealed the latest additions to its iON line designed for electric vehicles (EVs), the iON evo and iON evo SUV. These tires, tailor-made for high-performance EVs, offer top-tier handling, wet grip, and enhanced mileage, while maintaining low rolling resistance and comfort, thanks to the innovative iON technology.
Why It Matters
These launches come amid an accelerating demand for high-performance tires that cater to the specific needs of EVs. As EVs bear unique strain due to increased weight and require improved traction, steering, and braking performance, specialty tires like the iON evo and iON evo SUV address these challenges without sacrificing the driving experience.
Key Points
The iON evo and iON evo SUV tires are equipped with EV “Grip Boost” Technology to manage the superior initial torque of EVs, advanced Aramid fiber for improved steering performance, and optimized groove sizes for enhanced wet grip. The use of high-concentration silica and eco-friendly materials in the “ProDurable Compound” ensure even road pressure distribution and enhanced mileage.
Additionally, the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index indicates that range anxiety is a significant concern for prospective EV drivers. To address this, the new iON tires employ iExtremeLightness technology for reduced rolling resistance, extending the vehicle’s range.
Bottom Line
The launch of the iON evo and iON evo SUV provides drivers with optimized performance and extended driving range for their EVs, reinforcing Hankook’s commitment to catering to the evolving needs of the electric vehicle market. Both tires are now available in various sizes with a 30-day free trial, extending the iON tire range that began with the iON evo AS and iON evo AS SUV for all-season performance in December 2022. As per the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index, more than half of Americans either currently own or intend to purchase an EV, making Hankook’s iON line an essential aspect of the EV ecosystem.
