Continental to Supply EcoContact 7 Tires for All-Electric Nissan N7
Continental has been selected as original equipment supplier for the new all-electric Nissan N7, providing EcoContact 7 tires that achieve top EU ratings for energy efficiency and rolling noise.
- 2026
What Happened
Continental will supply its EcoContact 7 tires as original equipment for the new all-electric Nissan N7. The 19-inch tires achieve top EU tire label ratings for energy efficiency and rolling noise, thanks to a new rubber compound and Smart Energy Casing technology that reduces internal friction and rolling resistance.
The tire also features an aerodynamically optimized sidewall with an 'aerodimple' structure inspired by golf balls, which minimizes air turbulence behind the tire to further reduce energy consumption. Additionally, the Silent Pattern tread design lowers rolling noise by optimizing tread block spacing and angles for quieter urban driving.
Why this matters
The EcoContact 7 tires, with advanced rubber compound and aerodimple sidewalls, help reduce energy consumption and noise, enhancing the efficiency and comfort of electric vehicles like the Nissan N7.
Terms in This Story
- EcoContact 7
- A tire model by Continental designed for low rolling resistance and noise, often used on electric vehicles.
- Smart Energy Casing
- Continental's tire technology that reduces internal friction to lower rolling resistance and improve energy efficiency.
- Aerodimple
- Dimples on the tire sidewall inspired by golf balls to reduce air turbulence and improve aerodynamic efficiency.
- Silent Pattern
- A tire tread pattern optimized to reduce rolling noise, especially in urban driving conditions.
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