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Tyres for Electric Cars: A Key Element of Electric Mobility

We’ve all noticed it — electric mobility brings with it vehicles that are quieter, heavier, and accelerate far more quickly than their petrol or diesel counterparts. These differences don’t just affect how electric cars drive — they also impact the tyres they need.

So, what kind of tyres should you choose to maximise comfort, safety, and range in your electric car?
Today, tyre performance has become just as important to electric mobility as battery range and charging infrastructure.

⚙️ The Right Tyres for a Better Electric Driving Experience

Driving an electric car is a completely new experience. With instant torque, silent operation, and precise handling, EVs create sensations unlike anything found in combustion-powered vehicles.
A quick test drive reveals the difference — it feels as if you’re gliding, with only the sound of wind and tyres in the background.

As a long-time leader in sustainable mobility, Michelin has been at the forefront of electric tyre development — from the road to the racetrack.
Through its involvement in Formula E (from 2014 to 2022), Michelin has used electric racing as a real-world laboratory, transferring cutting-edge technologies in energy efficiency, grip, and durability from competition to everyday electric vehicles.

🔋 The Challenge of Battery Weight

One of the key engineering challenges in electric mobility is battery weight.
While car manufacturers are constantly improving battery efficiency and energy density, larger batteries are still needed to achieve greater range — and that means vehicles are becoming heavier.

A heavier car exerts more pressure on its tyres, which must provide both load-bearing strength and low rolling resistance to preserve battery range.

Michelin’s decades of expertise in high-performance tyre engineering have made it possible to meet these challenges head-on.
Every Michelin tyre is designed to suit the specific needs of electric vehicles, ensuring:

• Enhanced energy efficiency

• Optimised driving comfort

• Superior safety and longevity

Your tyre choice will ultimately depend on your car model, driving habits, climate, and the performance characteristics you value most.

🛞 Improved Longevity and Rolling Resistance

Over the years, Michelin has made major strides in reducing rolling resistance across all its tyre ranges — a crucial factor in extending the range of electric vehicles.

Here are two standout examples:

🌱 MICHELIN e·Primacy

• Designed for everyday electric and hybrid vehicles

• Made with high-elasticity elastomers for better flexibility and energy efficiency

• Offers up to 7% more range, equivalent to an extra 30 km on a 400 km trip (1)

• Excellent longevity and low rolling resistance
  This extra efficiency can make all the difference when you need just a bit more range to reach your next charging station.

🏎️ MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV

• Engineered for sporty driving and high-performance EVs

• Features GreenPower Compound technology to reduce energy loss

• Provides up to 60 km of additional range (2)

• Delivers powerful grip and control in both dry and wet conditions

Developed using Michelin’s Formula E experience, the Pilot Sport EV is capable of handling the extreme acceleration, torque, and weight of modern electric sports cars — ensuring both performance and safety.

🏁 For Sporty Drivers: MICHELIN Pilot Sport Family

If you enjoy a dynamic driving style, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport family is built for you.
These tyres offer:

• Responsive handling and precision steering

• Optimised grip for dry and wet performance

• Stability under high torque and acceleration typical of electric vehicles

They provide the perfect balance between driving excitement, control, and efficiency, giving EV drivers the full potential of their car — safely and enjoyably.

✅ Tyres Recommended by Your Car Manufacturer

When replacing tyres, it’s always wise to check for Original Equipment (OE) markings on your tyres.
These markings indicate that the tyre has been tested and approved by your vehicle’s manufacturer as the ideal fit for your model.

Choosing the same tyre as your original equipment helps ensure:

• Optimal road handling

• Maximum comfort

• Lower rolling resistance

• Extended tyre and battery life

With OE-approved Michelin tyres, you’re guaranteed performance tailored specifically to your vehicle’s electric driving dynamics.

⚡ In Summary

Tyres play a crucial role in electric mobility — affecting everything from range and handling to comfort and safety.
With their experience in Formula E and decades of innovation, Michelin continues to develop tyres that meet the unique demands of electric driving.

Whether you’re looking for efficiency and range with the MICHELIN e·Primacy, or sporty precision with the MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV, you can count on Michelin to deliver the perfect balance of performance, sustainability, and driving pleasure.

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