| 
Help
Currently, the sales of electric vehicles might be a small fraction of those of cars with petrol or diesel engines. However, there’s no denying that the YoY (year-on-year) growth of sales of electric vehicles has shown great potential for their wider acceptability in the future. Carmakers are already working on future-ready electric vehicles with cost-effective and more efficient battery and motor setups.
At the same time, tyre manufacturers are also working simultaneously with more focus on improving their performance and suitability with electric vehicles. Here are some key areas where tyre manufacturers are making progress while introducing more EV-specific tyres with better performance on offer:
Impact Of Electric Vehicle Weight – How Can It Be Reduced?
Due to larger-sized and heavier battery packs, electric vehicles tend to be heavier than conventional ICE-powered cars. It results in a consequent increase in the overall vehicle’s weight. The higher the mass of the vehicle, the lower will be the longevity and performance of the tyre.
However, with developments in technologies, batteries will become lighter in future, which will curb the weight disparity between electric vehicles and conventional vehicles. This progress will make sure that electric vehicle tyres will be as efficient as tyres of petrol or diesel vehicles, or in some cases, even better.
Impact Of Instant Availability Of Torque – How Can It Be Reduced?
Compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle, an electric vehicle benefits from the availability of instant torque from the motor on duty. With the generation of 100 per cent of torque from zero rpm, electric vehicles tend to have quicker starts from a standstill, due to which their tyres can wear off quicker.
Tyre manufacturers are already working on new patterns and constructions to enhance their life to reduce tyre wear in electric vehicles in such instances. Tyre manufacturers are also working on increasing the lifespan of electric vehicle tyres to cope with their braking performance, which is slightly different to conventional cars.
Impact Of Tyre Noise – How Can It Be Reduced?
Given that the powertrains of electric vehicles operate silently compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle, the only prominent noise one can hear while on the go in an electric vehicle comes from the tyres. To reduce tyre noises in electric vehicles and make them more refined to drive, tyre makers are working on ideas like foam absorbers. In this, a piece of foam is placed inside the tyre to absorb cavity noises more effectively.
Conclusion
While working alongside the current developments in the electric vehicle industry, tyre manufacturers are also considering the changes in the dynamics for the road ahead. With electric vehicles set to have a more impactful run in the coming decade, tyre manufacturers are set to come with EV-specific tyres, like CEAT EnergyDrive.
To adapt to the rapid changes in the electric vehicle industry projected ahead, tyre manufacturers are also developing tyres with new sizes and higher load-carrying capacities.
