India's Tyre Industry
Tyres for Electric Vehicles
Why electric vehicles need different tyres, heavier loads, instant torque and low noise, and how tyre makers are developing EV-specific products.
Electric vehicles need special tyres.
Why
- EVs are heavier due to batteries.
- Instant torque wears tyres faster.
- EVs are quiet, so tyre noise is noticeable.
- Low rolling resistance extends range.
Products
Tyre makers launch EV-specific tyres for cars, two-wheelers and buses.
Wear
EV tyres may need replacing sooner.
Opportunity
EV growth creates demand for premium tyres.
Particles
Tyre wear releases microplastics and particles, an emerging pollution concern.
The EV tyre
An EV owner chooses tyres designed for low noise and range.
Thinking EVs use regular tyres without issue
They need tyres for weight and torque.
Key takeaways
- EVs are heavier with instant torque.
- They need low-noise, low-resistance tyres.
- EV tyres wear faster.
- Tyre particles are a pollution concern.
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