Hankook Tire Launches All-Season EV Tire "iON FlexClimate"

Eight Sizes to Be Released Sequentially
Ranked First in Germany's Auto Bild Test
Certified with Mandatory European Winter Tire Mark

Hankook Tire & Technology has launched a new dedicated product designed for domestic electric vehicle owners, offering year-round usability.

Aeon Flex Climte. Hankook Tire

On July 13, Hankook Tire announced the release of its all-weather tire exclusively for electric vehicles, the "iON FlexClimate," for the domestic market.

This product is part of the all-weather lineup under the "iON" tire brand, which is dedicated to electric vehicles. After its initial launch in the European market in 2023, it has now been introduced in Korea. The tire has acquired the "3PMSF" certification, a mandatory mark for winter tires in Europe, ensuring stable driving performance not only on snowy roads but also on hot summer surfaces and wet conditions. In Korea, a total of eight sizes, ranging from 18 to 20 inches and suitable for sedans and SUVs, will be introduced sequentially. Initially, four sizes for the main models of leading automakers will be launched, with the remaining four sizes to be added in October.

The new product incorporates Hankook's proprietary "iON Innovative Technology" system, delivering a balanced combination of electric vehicle-specific features such as low noise, reduced rolling resistance, excellent grip, and enhanced mileage. The tread uses a compound that combines eco-friendly new materials, including 3D grip sipes and high-density silica, to improve grip across various road conditions. Compared to existing standard products, the new tire offers up to 5% improved wet surface grip and approximately 20% enhanced cornering rigidity, making it suitable for the high loads of electric vehicles. It is also the only domestic brand to apply sound-absorbing material across all sizes, reducing resonance noise by up to 6 dB.

The performance of this product has been validated by international media. In the "2026 All-Weather Tire Test" conducted by the German automotive magazine "AUTO BILD," it ranked first overall. It outperformed global brands in key evaluation categories such as dry and wet handling, braking performance, and mileage.

Yongkwan Lee, Head of Korea Business Division at Hankook Tire, stated, "We have identified the needs of electric vehicle customers who want to ensure winter safety for high-load, high-torque vehicles and to resolve the inconvenience of changing tires each season as EV adoption becomes more widespread." He added, "'iON FlexClimate' is a product that embodies Hankook Tire's EV technology, and we expect it to respond to market demand and further solidify our leadership in the electric vehicle tire market."

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