RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ON AVERAGE, an EV tyre can extend the range of a car with a 400km range (WLTP) by seven percent, or the equivalent of 30km per charge. This means that an average driver could expect to gain an additional 1100km per year.
John Howe, Michelin Managing Director for UK & Ireland said, “EV-suitable tyres not only enhance battery range, allowing drivers to travel further per charge, but these tyres last longer on an electric car than a standard tyre.”
“Getting an additional 1100km and making $230 in savings per year simply by having EV suitable tyres is an easy win for drivers.”
Michelin has also revealed the top 10 vehicles set to gain the most miles and saving per charge. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 would travel an extra 42km. The Tesla Model 3 came in second with an extra 39km per charge, while the Volkswagen ID.5 and Mercedes EQA would both gain an extra 37km per charge.
Top 10 electric vehicles with most miles gained per charge (compatible with e-PRIMACY tyres)
| Model | Extra km per charge | |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 42 | |
| Tesla Model 3 | 39 | |
| Volkswagen ID.5 | 37 | |
| Mercedes EQA | 37 | |
| Skoda Enyaq iV | 35 | |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 35 | |
| Nissan Ariya | 35 | |
| Audi Q4 E-Tron | 35 | |
| Kia EV6 | 35 | |
| Honda e Advance | 34 |
The additional range is the result of technology in EV-suitable tyres such as lower rolling resistance and features in a tyre’s side walls to absorb less energy, which allow for an extended battery range.
“A great deal of innovation and research goes into producing a tyre that can increase the range of an electric car. It requires the incorporation of several new tyre technologies to lower rolling resistance, increase efficiency and optimise the handling characteristics of electric cars.”
“Beyond the numbers, it reflects a step towards making electric mobility not only more environmentally attractive but also more economically appealing and this gives EV users more freedom and flexibility in their daily travels”, concludes Howe.