Hankook Tire & Technology announced on August 6 that it will supply three types of its electric vehicle tire brand, iON, as original equipment (OE) for BMW's new all-electric i7 model in the 7 Series.
The BMW 7 Series is the brand's flagship sedan, showcasing the latest in design, driving, digital, and electrification technologies.
The i7, a pure electric model, offers the quietness and powerful performance characteristic of electric vehicles. The supplied products include the iON Evo AS, iON Icept, and iON Supreme, available in 20, 21, and 22-inch sizes, covering a full lineup from all-season to winter and ultra-high-performance tires.
Hankook Tire developed the electric vehicle-specific tires optimized for the i7 based on its long-term collaboration with BMW. The products have received the 'Star' mark, an official certification indicating they meet BMW's quality and performance standards.
iON is Hankook Tire's dedicated brand for electric vehicles, incorporating its proprietary EV-specific technology, 'iON Innovative Technology.' This technology balances efficiency, grip, mileage, low noise, and low rolling resistance to provide optimized driving performance for electric vehicles.
The all-season iON Evo AS offers stable grip and handling performance across various climates and road conditions. The winter iON Icept ensures excellent braking and grip on snowy and wet surfaces.
The ultra-high-performance tire, iON Supreme, is designed for high-speed stability and enhanced handling on both dry and wet roads.
Meanwhile, Hankook Tire reported a consolidated revenue of 5.3139 trillion won and an operating profit of 506.9 billion won for the first quarter of this year, marking increases of approximately 7% and 43%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. The second quarter's operating results will be announced on August 11.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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