Hankook iON evo SUV Tire Selected as OE for Polestar 4

Hankook iON evo SUV Tire Selected for Polestar 4

On August 25, South Korea’s Hankook Tire & Technology announced that its Hankook iON evo SUV tire, developed specifically for electric vehicles, will be supplied as original equipment for the Polestar 4, an electric SUV coupe. The agreement marks the first time Hankook Tire has supplied original-equipment tires to Polestar. The tires will be available for the Polestar 4 in 255/50R20 and 255/45R21 sizes, providing the vehicle with tire specifications designed to support its electric powertrain characteristics and performance requirements.

EV-Specific Tire Design Targets Efficiency and Handling

The Hankook iON evo SUV tire is engineered to balance low noise, improved mileage, strong grip, and low rolling resistance, addressing several requirements associated with electric vehicles. EVs can place greater demands on tires because of their higher vehicle loads and instant high torque, making stable performance and precise handling important. The tire is designed to maintain dependable performance under these conditions while supporting efficiency. Its low rolling resistance contributes to mileage performance, while its grip characteristics help provide controlled road behavior. These attributes are particularly relevant for the Polestar 4, which uses an electric powertrain.

Aramid Hybrid Reinforcement Supports High-Speed Stability

A key construction feature of the iON evo SUV is its aramid hybrid reinforcement belt, which is designed to improve handling stability at high speeds. The reinforcement works alongside the tire's broader performance characteristics to support more precise vehicle control during demanding driving conditions. For the Polestar 4, the specification combines this reinforcement technology with the selected 20-inch and 21-inch tire sizes. The first OE supply relationship between Hankook Tire & Technology and Polestar also highlights the application of specialized EV tire technology to a premium electric vehicle platform.

South Korea's Hankook Expands Its EV Tire Application

The Polestar 4 OE selection adds another application for Hankook's dedicated electric-vehicle tire technology. The iON evo SUV has been developed around the distinct requirements of EVs, including vehicle weight, immediate torque delivery, noise characteristics, rolling resistance, and handling stability. By supplying the tire directly as original equipment, Hankook Tire & Technology is integrating its EV-focused tire technology into a production vehicle from Polestar. The announcement also connects South Korea's tire technology sector with the expanding global market for electric vehicles and specialized components.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tire will Hankook supply for the Polestar 4?
The Hankook iON evo SUV is an electric-vehicle-specific tire designed to combine efficiency, grip, low noise, and handling stability for demanding EV applications. Hankook Tire & Technology will supply the tire as original equipment for the Polestar 4 in 255/50R20 and 255/45R21 sizes, marking the company's first OE tire supply to Polestar. The tire also uses an aramid hybrid reinforcement belt intended to improve handling stability at high speeds while supporting stable performance under the higher loads and instant torque associated with electric vehicles.