China: Hankook supplying tyres to various EV models

Hankook Tire reports that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Leapmotor. It begins this arrangement with tyre supply to the Leapmotor C11, an all-electric SUV that will wear Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 ev tyres as an original equipment fitment in a 20-inch size. Moving forwards, Hankook Tire and Leapmotor intend to embark on further joint projects.

In addition to the Leapmotor C11, several electric vehicles wear Hankook tyres as original equipment. Nio fits Hankook tyres on its es6 and ec6 SUVs, while Toyota has selected the brand for its bZ4X.