Linglong launches new tires for electric vehicles

Linglong has launched new summer tires Linglong Sport Master 2e, specifically designed for electric vehicles and awarded by CATARC (China Automotive Technology and Research Center) in three categories: best energy efficiency and durability, as well as Tire of the Year for New Energy Vehicles (NEV).

One of the key requirements for tires in this segment is reduced rolling resistance, and the Sport Master 2e is made from a new rubber compound that reduces heat generation, thereby improving energy efficiency. According to the manufacturer, the new tire can increase real-world driving range by 8%, a highly significant figure. 

Since electric vehicles are heavier than conventional cars and deliver high torque at startup, tire loads increase. The new tire's tread pattern includes interlocking sipes that suppress block deformation, improving reliable contact with the road surface. Additionally, more even load distribution has enhanced resistance to irregular wear, which Linglong states is the primary cause of tire failure in electric vehicle applications. 

Another goal for the developers was to ensure a high level of grip on wet roads for both new and worn tyres, and the treadwear index is 500, which, according to the company, is 49% higher than that of competitors. In China's tyre labelling system, the tyre received the highest grade A for all three parameters: wet grip performance, tyre noise, and fuel efficiency. 

In the initial phase, Linglong Sport Master 2e will be available in sizes with rim diameters from 18 to 20 inches, designed for vehicles such as Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Xiaomi SU7, Li Auto L-series, Aito M7 and M9, Nio ES6 and ES8, Zeekr 001, and others.