Veteran tire manufacture Bridgestone has launched its first EV-dedicated tire in entrance of a crowd in Southern California this morning. The Turanza EV is a grand touring tire designed to deal with the heavier-torque of electrical autos by way of all seasons. A number of new Bridgestone applied sciences additionally make their debut on the Turanza tire, which might be focused towards Tesla and Ford EV drivers to start.

Bridgestone Company’s historical past dates again to the early Nineteen Thirties in Japan, so the corporate clearly is aware of tires. EVs nevertheless, have been a barely completely different story. In our earlier protection, we’ve seen Bridgestone help the EV revolution by way of partnerships.

First, Bridgestone’s EMIA (Europe, Russia, Center East, India, Africa) arm developed a particular tire for the now defunct Lightyear One photo voltaic EV. In August of 2021, Bridgestone introduced a partnership with autonomous business EV developer Einride, to turn out to be its sole tire provider for US fleets. In trade, Einride helps the tire producer electrify its truck fleets in a quest to make a majority of its autos EVs.

Most not too long ago, we noticed Bridgestone companion with Blink Charging to deploy Degree 2 EV chargers at dozens of its retail places. As you may see, Bridgestone has been supporting EVs for years, however has but to ship its personal EV-specific tire for the mass market… at the least till now.

Bridgestone debuts first tire devoted to premium EVs

The Turanza EV tire made its debut on the Electrify Expo in Lengthy Seaside, California at present and options some distinctive know-how from the tire producer. First off, the brand new alternative market tire is Bridgestone’s first in North America to function ENLITEN know-how, which is manufactured utilizing 50% renewable and recycled supplies, whereas nonetheless offering longer put on life and all-season efficiency.

Recycled supplies embrace carbon black from previous tires, artificial rubber from plastic luggage and bottles, renewable soybean oil, and even rice husk silica which is often a discarded byproduct throughout rice harvesting.

Additionally debuting on the Turanza EV tire is Bridgestone’s PeakLife know-how – a next-generation polymer that enhances tread put on resistance, enabling longer tire life. President and chief gross sales officer for Bridgestone Americas Riccardo Cichi spoke to the potential of the corporate’s first EV-dedicated tire:

With the accelerated progress towards an electrified automobile fleet, we’re thrilled to launch a tire that’s designed to assist drivers get the most effective total expertise from their electrical autos, together with journey consolation, all-season driving efficiency and wonderful put on life. We’re additionally excited to introduce ENLITEN, which marks a significant pivot in how we method tire know-how and design to ship each distinctive dynamic efficiency and elevated use of renewable and recycled supplies.

The Turanza EV tire is designed, developed and manufactured in North America – the focused market it’ll serve first. To start, Bridgestone states its preliminary 5 sizes will match the Tesla Mannequin 3, Mannequin S, Mannequin X, Mannequin Y, and Ford Mustang Mach-E. Goodyear additionally has EV particular tires in its lineup.

Trying forward, Bridgestone is planning 13 extra tire sizes that can launch in early 2024. The Turanza EV comes with a 50,000 mile restricted guarantee and is “moist highway prepared.”