Continental is now the leading original equipment supplier of tyres to the world's electric vehicles manufacturers, writes Brian Byrne.
Seven of the ten highest-volume electric carmakers specify Continental tyres for their products. They include Tesla, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, as well as Kia and Ford.
Continental’s research has shown that tyres are responsible for up to 20pc of a vehicle's total resistance and therefore have a significant impact on energy efficiency. Reduced rolling resistance has a clearly measurable positive effect on the environment, as well as ensuring maximum mileage per charge.
County Meath native David O'Donnell (pictured above), who leads the original equipment business at Continental Tyres, says the fact that so many manufacturers around the world are equipping their vehicles with the company's premium tyres is proof of Continental's development expertise and the premium quality of their products.
