Essential EV Knowledge

Do electric vehicles need special tires?

Electric vehicles do not always require tires labelled exclusively for EVs, but they benefit from tires engineered for their higher weight, instant torque, low-noise requirements and need for efficient energy use.

An EV-ready tire must balance several competing requirements:

• Strong load-bearing capability for the vehicle and battery weight

• Wear resistance under high and immediate torque

• Low rolling resistance to support driving range

• Low road noise because electric powertrains are quieter

• Reliable braking, grip and handling in wet and dry conditions

Giti develops EV-ready tires through its AdvanZtech engineering platform. Relevant technologies include High Load-Bearing Technology, High Wear-Resistance Formula, Pattern Noise Dislocation Technology, low-deformation structural design and low-rolling-resistance compounds. Learn more about Giti AdvanZtech 2.0.

Giti's EV engineering has also received original-equipment approval from BMW, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and BYD for specific electric models.

Giti Engineering Insight

Giti's approach is not simply to create a tire and label it for electric vehicles. Its AdvanZtech EV Ready strategy develops tires capable of meeting the requirements of different powertrains, including ICE, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. Giti identifies low rolling resistance, grip, noise and comfort among the important considerations in this development process.

This approach is reflected in Giti's OE programs with electric vehicle manufacturers.

For example, GitiSynergy H2 is an original-equipment tire for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, representing Giti's first European EV OE fitment. Giti's current global OEM information also identifies EV OE programs involving BMW and BYD.

Key Takeaway

EVs do not necessarily need an EV-exclusive tire, but they need tires engineered and correctly specified for their particular load, torque, efficiency, safety and comfort requirements.