Continental and Renault Partnership Develops Tires That Boost EV Range by Up to 30 km
Continental's new low-rolling-resistance tire, developed with Renault, can add 30 kilometers of range to electric vehicles.
- 35%
- 30 km
- 10,000
What Happened
Continental has developed a highly efficient tire for Renault that reduces rolling resistance by up to 35% compared to the EU tire label's top A rating. For a vehicle with a 500-kilometer battery range, this translates to approximately 30 extra kilometers per charge. The tire is based on the EcoContact 7, adapted with a modified tread compound, sidewall design, and optimized construction.
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Directly translates to extended EV range.
“Together with Renault Group, we are improving the efficiency of its new electric vehicles. Our tailor-made tires have very low rolling resistance, which significantly increases range.”
- Up to 30 km additional range per charge
- Up to 35% lower rolling resistance than EU A-rating
- Use of virtual simulators to reduce physical prototypes
- Continental saves up to 10,000 test tires annually
Why this matters
Tires are a key factor in EV energy efficiency; this partnership shows how tire innovation can directly improve driving range, a major concern for EV buyers.
Terms in This Story
- Rolling resistance
- The energy lost as a tire deforms and creates friction while rolling, which affects fuel or battery efficiency.
- EU tire label
- A European Union classification that rates tires on rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise to help consumers choose efficient and safe tires.
- Driver-in-the-Loop simulator
- A virtual testing system that allows engineers to evaluate tire performance with a human driver in a simulated environment.
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