The Continental eContact EV tyre is launched in Australia

The Continental eContact Tyre
The Australian Division of German based Continental Tyres has launched a range of tyres specifically for electric cars in Australia.
Presented as the "Continental eContact" this wholly EV tyre has been designed and produced to effectively handle different challenges on electric vehicles which are heavier but need rolling resistance to maximise driving range on a single charge.
Apart from meeting the demands of increased weight. Continental claim to have included an instantaneous torque to suit these unique vehicles along with ContiSilent Technology to counteract ‘tyre roar’ due to no engine or exhaust noise on EV vehicles.

Whilst the eContact’s tread pattern has been specially redesigned and acoustically optimised to block the path of sound waves and combat tyre noise. Also, the inner lining of the tyre contains a polyether-based foam that acts as further "sound-proofing".
Finally with the lack of a spare tyre in new EV cars due to a large battery unit. The eContact tyre incorporates a layer of viscous sealant that can effectively seal 80 per cent of punctures up to 5 mm n diameter. The Continental eContact is now available for a range of popular electric vehicle brands including Tesla, MG, Polestar and Hyundai.
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