Pirelli equips Porsche Taycan with electric tires

Elect-branded Pirelli tires offer greater autonomy, acoustic comfort and maximum traction. The German sports car Porsche Taycan became the first car for which homologated versions of Pirelli P Zero tires with the Elect marking were created.

Pirelli is expanding its Elect range for electric vehicles and hybrids. Working closely with leading car manufacturers, the tires meet specific technical requirements, including low rolling resistance for greater range, reduced road noise for improved acoustic comfort, instant traction, and special design to support the weight of a vehicle with heavy batteries. The distinguishing mark of these tires is the Elect mark. The range was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show and is available as OE for the most modern vehicles.

Pirelli has created special versions of the Pirelli P Zero Elect summer and winter tires for the Porsche Taycan, the first homologated product in the EV and hybrid range. The goal of the engineers of the Italian company was to develop special tires that can reveal the full potential and unique characteristics of the car. The novelty was designed in accordance with the Pirelli perfect fit philosophy. During the homologation process for the German electric car, the rubber composition, the structure of the carcass and the tread pattern were specially adapted. This results in a high level of safety, low rolling resistance for maximum vehicle autonomy, reduced road noise for increased acoustic comfort and instant traction - even with the Taycan's impressive power and low torque - for improved handling.

Taking into account the legislation of a number of countries on the mandatory use of winter tires during the corresponding period, Pirelli has created Elect versions of the Pirelli Sottozero III, Pirelli Scorpion Winter and Pirelli PZero Winter tires. The latter is available for the Porsche Taycan in 19 and 20 inches.

Pirelli's special winter tires provide the safety and performance required for driving electric vehicles and hybrids in winter conditions. As winter approaches, when temperatures drop below seven degrees Celsius, summer tires no longer perform at their best. In such cases, discerning drivers prefer winter tires without losing their usual comfort. Thanks to a softer compound that continues to perform well even in sub-zero temperatures and low traction, winter tires provide characteristics that are especially important for electric vehicles: excellent traction, traction and reliable braking. This is made possible by a special approach to product development, taking into account the unique performance characteristics of electric vehicles. The bespoke winter tires feature M + S markings on the sidewalls and a three-mountain peak emblem with snowflake to ensure that the tire meets winter road rules in several countries.