CEAT EnergyRide EV Tyre Range Launched, India's First Tyres Specifically For Electric Two-Wheelers

Tyre maker CEAT has launched its new range of EnergyRide EV tyres, which the company claims are India's first tyres specifically designed for electric two-wheelers. The tyre maker says that the characteristics and performance of internal combustion engine scooters and electric scooters are vastly different, particularly the higher torque available on the latter. That's why there was a need to develop new tyres for electric two-wheelers. The new CEAT EnergyRide EV range of tyres promises better grip in high torque and instant acceleration through super water channelling. It also distributes the force exerted on the tyres evenly around the tyre, thus reducing wear and tear, the company said in a statement.

Speaking on the new EV-specific tyre range. Arnab Banerjee, COO, CEAT said, "At CEAT we go out of our way to understand the consumer; and EnergyRide EV tyres address two main concerns of electric scooter owners, i.e., safety and range anxiety. We have designed EnergyRide EV to manage the instant acceleration of the electric scooters while ensuring tyre life is not compromised. Our low rolling resistance compound also addresses range anxiety concerns that many EV users face today."

The EnergyRide EV tyres incorporate a special rolling resistance compound that reduces the energy loss during motion. The company claims that the low rolling resistance helps the electric scooter save energy and extend the battery range further. The manufacturer recently introduced tyres specifically designed for electric four-wheelers recently and has already partnered with OEMs for the same. The company is yet to announce if it plans to partner with electric two-wheeler makers to supply its new EnergyRide EV tyre range.