Nexen Tire has announced that it will supply original equipment (OE) tires for the Elexio, Hyundai Motor’s latest electric SUV developed exclusively for the Chinese market.
Built on Hyundai’s electric global modular platform (E-GMP), the Elexio is the first electric dedicated vehicle produced by Beijing Hyundai. Nexen Tire is supplying two of its ultra-high-performance products for the model: the N’fera Supreme S and N’fera Primus QX EV.
The N’fera Supreme S is a flagship all-season tire designed for both electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. It features an artificial intelligence-driven (AI) low-noise tread pattern that enhances ride comfort, along with an AI-designed load distribution structure that increases the contact area for improved driving stability – especially for high-load vehicles such as EVs and SUVs. Equipped with a 4D compound and pattern shape retention technology, the tire maintains its performance even after wear, while the aerodynamic sidewall design reduces air resistance to enhance overall energy efficiency.
The N’fera Primus QX EV is an ultra-high-performance summer tire engineered for the dynamic driving characteristics of electric vehicles. Its small-groove tread design improves cornering stability and lateral grip, while its cross-ditch design boosts water evacuation and slip resistance. The tire’s optimized shoulder width and tie-bar technology further enhance handling responsiveness and stability during cornering.
“Supplying OE tires for the Elexio marks an important milestone in demonstrating our electrification capabilities in the strategically important Chinese market,” said John Bosco (Hyeon Suk) Kim, CEO of Nexen Tire. “We will continue to expand our global OE partnerships by delivering products optimized for both EVs and ICE vehicles, as well as for other mobility solutions.”
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