Hankook Tire Supply Tire For New Vehicle To Xiaomi's First Electric SUV 'YU7'
Jul 28, 2025
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The 'YU7' is Xiaomi's first pure electric SUV. Based on the dual motor powertrain, it combines a maximum output of 680 horsepower zero-back 3.2 seconds and a driving distance of up to 760km per charge based on the China Light-duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC), drawing attention as a next-generation high-performance electric SUV model.
Hankook Tire developed a dedicated tire optimized for YU7 in cooperation with Xiaomi. The "Ion Evo SUV," a product equipped with excellent grip, handling, and braking power, supports stable driving even in various road environments. Additionally, YU7's driving performance is supported more reliably and efficiently based on the electric vehicle's strong torque, high load, and design optimized for quietness needs.
In particular, high-load tire profiles were applied to match the high load of SUVs equipped with large-capacity electric batteries to evenly distribute ground pressure and improve cornering stiffness by about 10%. For high-speed driving stability, the aramid hybrid reinforcement belt, the most advanced superfiber in existence, is applied, and an EV-only compound that supports stable driving throughout the four seasons, including dry and wet roads.
In addition, low-temperature uniform rubber hardening technology is also applied to reduce rotational resistance and increase energy efficiency, improving overall efficiency by up to 6% and increasing mileage by up to 15%. The Ion Evo SUV is supplied to the YU7 in two specifications: 19 and 20 inches.
The supply of tires for new cars is expected to be a monumental achievement for Hankook Tire to further strengthen its collaboration with local premium brands in China in the world's largest electric vehicle market, while solidifying its leadership in the local electric vehicle tire market based on existing top-notch innovation technology.
Meanwhile, Hankook Tire is supplying the world's first full-line electric vehicle tire brand iON to the core electric vehicle model of BYD, the world's No. 1 eco-friendly car brand, and continues to expand partnerships with local brands such as DENZA, Leaf Motor, and Ceres, which were launched in a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz.
In the future, we plan to continue to strengthen the premium position of the global integrated brand "Hankook" in the Chinese market by continuously innovating technology and continue to strengthen our leading position in the electric vehicle tire market.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
