Suffering from Range Anxiety? Here's How to Maximise EV Range

Drive Further with Confidence

For electric vehicle (EV) owners, range anxiety is a common concern. Whether you’re heading out on a long journey or just commuting to work, the thought of running out of battery before reaching a charging station can be stressful. While planning your route and adjusting your driving habits can help, there’s an easier solution that doesn’t require constant vigilance: upgrading your tyres.

Tyres are the only part of your vehicle that touches the road, making them critical to your car’s efficiency, performance, and safety. EVs, with their heavy battery packs and instant torque delivery, place unique demands on tyres. This is where Hankook comes into play. Hankook’s iON Evo range is specifically designed to meet the needs of electric vehicles.

Innovative Technology for Enhanced Range, Durability and Performance.

Hankook iON tyres are engineered to reduce rolling resistance, a key factor in extending your EV’s range. Thanks to Opti Cure Technology, which ensures uniform curing of the tyre compound, these tyres minimize friction and drag. This means your electric motors use less energy, allowing you to travel further on a single charge. In fact, Hankook claims that iON tyres can boost your battery range by up to 6.3%, translating to an additional 32km for an EV with a 500km range.

Beyond extending range, Hankook iON tyres are built to last. Their ProDurable compound, featuring advanced fillers and flexible rubber materials, ensures they outlast competitors by up to 25%. The Round Even Technology optimizes the contact patch for uniform wear, contributing to their impressive longevity. Hankook is so confident in their durability that they offer a mileage warranty of 70,000km. If your tyres don’t meet this benchmark, Hankook will cover the difference on a pro rata basis for your next set.

Guaranteed Satisfaction and Warranty

To further ensure your peace of mind, Hankook offers the iON 14 Day Satisfaction Guarantee and 70,000 kms warranty on iON Evo AS range. If you’re not completely satisfied with your iON tyres within 14 days of purchase, you can return them to the original place of purchase for an exchange or refund. This guarantee underscores Hankook’s commitment to customer satisfaction and confidence in their product.

Additionally, Hankook guarantees that iON tyres will provide at least 70,000km of driving before needing replacement and will pay the difference (on a pro rata basis) for your next set if they don’t.

Superior Comfort and Quiet Ride

Driving an EV should be a serene experience, and Hankook iON tyres enhance this by significantly reducing road noise. Quiet Flex Technology, which incorporates noise-absorbing materials, reduces cavity noise by up to 9dB. Additionally, the specialised tread pattern with Noise Guard Technology and Optimised Multi-Patch sequencing creates different frequencies that cancel each other out, similar to active noise-cancelling headphones. This results in a quieter, more comfortable ride.

Proven Performance

In independent tests conducted by TUV SUD, a leading certification and testing company, Hankook iON tyres outperformed competitors in various dynamic assessments, including dry and wet weather braking and lateral wet grip. This ensures that you don’t have to compromise on handling and safety to achieve better range and durability.

Conclusion

When it comes to choosing tyres for your electric vehicle, Hankook’s iON range offers a comprehensive solution. They not only extend your driving range but also provide exceptional durability, comfort, and performance. With the added assurance of a satisfaction guarantee and a mileage warranty, you can drive with confidence, knowing that Hankook has you covered

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