Hankook Kinergy AS EV All-Season Tire for Electric & Hybrid Vehicles

The Hankook Kinergy AS EV is a purpose-built all-season touring tire engineered specifically for the unique demands of electric and hybrid vehicle ownership. Developed as Hankook's second-generation EV tire under their HEM (Hankook Electric Mobility) technology platform, this tire directly addresses the core challenges of electrified driving — including instant high-torque delivery, increased vehicle weight from large battery packs, and the expectation of a whisper-quiet cabin. The result is a balanced, year-round tire delivering structural durability, all-condition traction, refined ride comfort, and extended tread life.

EV-Optimized Construction:

• Aramid hybrid reinforcement belt strengthens the internal structure to handle the increased load demands of battery electric and hybrid vehicles
• Extra-load reinforcement structure maintains tire shape and integrity under the stress of high instant torque from electric motors
• Tread block geometry engineered to minimize distortion during direction changes for responsive, stable steering
• Ultra-high stiffness rib blocks and cross-arranged edge blocks optimized for confident all-condition driving performance
• Sidewall and block design resists diameter growth even at sustained high speeds

All-Season Traction and Wet Performance:

• Hankook's proprietary Aqua Pine compound — formulated with silica, coniferous tree resin, and eco-friendly vegetable oil — enhances wet-road braking and traction across diverse conditions
• Asymmetric tread pattern with four circumferential grooves effectively evacuates water and slush to resist hydroplaning
• Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certified for reliable performance in cold and wintry conditions
• Optimized grip force transfers the high instant torque of an electric motor to the road with minimal power loss

Efficiency, Comfort, and Quiet Ride:

• Low rolling resistance design supports maximized EV driving range and energy efficiency
• Noise-absorbing inner tread layer reduces road noise to complement the naturally quiet cabin of electric vehicles
• Advanced pitch arrangement and noise reduction groove technology minimizes driving-frequency noise for a refined, low-noise environment
• Aerodynamic sidewall design further reduces rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag
• Silica-reinforced compound with optimized dispersibility extends tread wear life and lowers long-term replacement frequency

The Kinergy AS EV has earned recognition as original equipment for notable EV programs, including the Volkswagen ID.4, and was the tire of choice for a record-setting 35,000-mile all-electric coast-to-coast U.S. tour that set a Guinness World Records title for the longest journey by electric vehicle (non-solar) in a single country. Available across a wide range of sizes to fit passenger cars, CUVs, and SUVs, the Kinergy AS EV is the ideal choice for EV and hybrid drivers who demand efficiency, quietness, and year-round confidence.