Hankook Showcases Advanced EV Tyre Technology at 2025 Jeddah E-Prix

Formula E's first night race and double-header of the season concludes successfully in Jeddah
GEN3 Evo iON Race tyre demonstrates superior performance in challenging high-speed circuit
Hankook strengthens global EV tyre leadership through Formula E technology expertise

Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 18 February 2025 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook marked the successful conclusion of the 2025 Jeddah E-Prix, part of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, where it serves as the exclusive tyre supplier and official technical partner.

The event, held on February 14 and 15 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marked this season's first night race and double-header, featuring Rounds 3 and 4. The GEN3 Evo iON Race — Hankook's advanced Formula E racing tyre — delivered exceptional performance throughout both races, supporting 22 drivers from 11 teams as they navigated the challenging circuit's high-speed straights and 19 corners.

In this event, Maximilian Günther (DS PENSKE) and Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team) claimed victories in Rounds 3 and 4, respectively. The competition has intensified with Oliver Rowland (Nissan Formula E Team) now leading the drivers' championship with 68 points, while Nissan Formula E Team powers ahead in the teams' championship with their Nissan powertrain.

Driver feedback highlighted the tyre's exceptional capabilities, with Maximilian Günther (DS PENSKE) noting, “The tyre demonstrated outstanding grip and handling performance optimized for the new race car, even under extreme driving conditions. Its high-level performance allowed us to finish the race stably and competitively until the end.”

The GEN3 Evo iON Race tyre showcases Hankook's technological innovation through its unique combination of advanced engineering fiber materials and natural rubber, delivering excellent heat resistance and stability. The tyre's compound features sustainable raw materials and energy-saving technologies, advancing Formula E's commitment to sustainable motorsports.

Formula E Season 11 has completed four rounds, starting with the season opener in São Paulo, the second round in Mexico and concluding with the Jeddah races. The championship continues with Round 5, the 2025 Miami E-Prix, scheduled for April 12 (local time) in Miami, USA.

Beyond the racetrack, Hankook continues to strengthen its position in the EV tyre market through strategic partnerships with leading automakers including Audi, BMW, and Porsche. Since pioneering the world's first comprehensive EV-dedicated tyre lineup under the iON brand in 2022, Hankook has established itself as an industry leader in EV tyre technology.

Building on its Formula E experience, Hankook will continue to advance its EV tyre technology through sophisticated R&D, expanding the iON product range to meet evolving global EV market demands.

Om Hankook Tire

Hankook tillverkar innovativa och prisbelönta däck av högsta kvalitet inom premiumsegmentet för personbilar, SUV:ar, terrängbilar, lätta lastbilar, husbilar, lastbilar, bussar samt motorsport (tävling på banor och sträckor bantävlingar/rallytävlingar).

Företaget investerar löpande i forskning och utveckling för att alltid kunna erbjuda kunderna högsta kvalitet i kombination med den senaste teknologin. Vid företagets fem utvecklingscentra och åtta fabriker världen över utvecklas och produceras däcklösningar, som är speciellt anpassade för de regionala marknadernas krav och behov. I Europa sker däckutvecklingen för lokala marknader samt leverans av originalutrustning till ledande europeiska fordonstillverkare vid Hankooks teknikcentrum i Hannover, Tyskland. Tillverkning sker bland annat i den toppmoderna Europa-fabriken i Rácalmás, Ungern, som invigdes år 2007 och som byggs ut löpande.

Hankooks Europa- och Tysklands-säte ligger i Neu-Isenburg i närheten av Frankfurt am Main. Tillverkaren har ytterligare filialer i flera europeiska länder och säljer sina produkter genom regionala distributörer på andra lokala marknader. Idag har företaget cirka 20 000 anställda och levererar sina produkter till drygt 160 länder. Företaget har valts ut som teknologisk partner och exklusiv däckleverantör till Generation 3 för FIA ABB Formula E World Championship, med start år 2023. Ledande fordonstillverkare förlitar sig på Hankook som originalutrustningsleverantör av däck. Runt 38 % av den globala omsättningen hänför sig till Europa. Hankook Tire uppmärksammades av Dow Jones Sustainability Korea Index (DJSI) redan år 2011 och har sedan år 2016 representerats i Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World).

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