The Chinese automaker Zeekr relies on Continental’s tyre expertise for the original equipment of its Zeekr 001. The tyre manufacturer has received original equipment approval for the electric saloon. It runs on 22-inch PremiumContact 6 tyres straight from the factory. The tyre is specially designed for dynamic and responsive handling while providing safety and comfort. Electric vehicles such as the Zeekr 001 benefit from these properties.
PremiumContact 6 scores with driving safety in every situation
The optimised design of the PremiumContact 6 ensures control and cornering stability at higher speeds, while the excellent grip performance ensures effective power transfer to the road. The design of the tread allows for a quick response as well as precise steering. The special silica rubber compound is designed for safe driving in all weather conditions, ensuring excellent safety and braking performance on both wet and dry roads. In addition, the low rolling resistance helps to increase the battery range of the Zeekr 001. The tyre offers short braking distances, precise handling and good safety properties even on wet road surfaces.
The PremiumContact 6 is a summer tyre designed for dynamic and responsive driving while being safe and comfortable – ideal for electric vehicles like the Zeekr 001
Low rolling resistance, low rolling noise and high mileage are the focus of Continental’s tyre development. Due to the increased load index, the tyres are designed to cope with the higher weight of electric vehicles resulting from the battery. In the Asia-Pacific region, 9 of the 10 highest-volume manufacturers of all-electric vehicles currently rely on Continental tyres for original equipment.
This tyre line is approved in this size for the Zeekr 001 in numerous countries including the UK and Ireland:
