Seoul: Hankook Tire and Technology Co. announced on Friday that it has secured a contract with Porsche to supply tires for the German luxury automaker's Macan sport utility vehicle (SUV). The Macan is Porsche's first electric SUV, offering up to 360 horsepower and the ability to accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.7 seconds.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Hankook Tire will provide the Ventus S1 evo3 ev, a high-performance tire specifically engineered for electric vehicles (EVs). This tire is designed to minimize rolling resistance, enhancing energy efficiency and durability. It also features an interlocking groove design that helps prevent hydroplaning on wet surfaces, ensuring stability even when heavy vehicles rapidly produce high output.
Hankook Tire emphasized its ongoing strong partnership with Porsche, supplying tires across both internal combustion and EV models, including the Cayenne, Taycan, and Panamera models.