Hankook Tire to Exclusively Supply Tires for Electric Car Racing Series 'Formula E'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hankook Tire & Technology (hereinafter Hankook Tire) announced on the 2nd that it has been selected as the exclusive supplier of electric vehicle tires (hereinafter EV tires) for the global electric car racing competition, the ‘ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’ (hereinafter Formula E).

Currently, Michelin is the official tire supplier and exclusive provider of racing tires for the 2nd generation (Gen2) race cars used in the ‘Formula E’ competition. Hankook Tire will serve as the one-make official tire supplier and technical partner for Formula E starting from the 2022/23 season, when the performance-enhanced 3rd generation (Gen3) race cars are introduced.

Based on years of expertise, Hankook Tire plans to meet all the strict requirements demanded by Formula E, including optimal driving performance, low rolling resistance, consistent performance, and the application of eco-friendly materials.

Hankook Tire stated, "With a total of 10 global automobile brands such as Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, DS, and Jaguar participating and competing to prove the excellence of their latest electric vehicle technologies, Hankook Tire will also enhance the completeness of the racing competition with its top-tier tire technology."

Formula E is an electric car racing competition organized by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), held in major cities across five continents, where only pure electric vehicles compete in an eco-friendly racing event.

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